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Roller Coasters
Duration: 20+ minutes
Grade Levels: 2-6
In this design challenge, you will create your own roller coaster, using a marble or small ball as your cart. This activity is a great introduction to hands-on engineering for children 6 and up, and it can be used to introduce connections of energy and friction for older children.
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Lab Connection: Physics of Roller Coasters
Grade Levels: 2-6
Duration: 20+ minutes
Concepts/Skills: Design, iteration and problem-solving Gravity Potential/kinetic energy
Objectives:
- Build and test a rollercoaster