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Roller CoastersPhysical Science Concepts - Motion and ForcesAsk a ScientistCross-Curricular ActivitiesRoller Coaster -Background InformationAmusement Park PhysicsPremiere site for learning about the physics involved in amusement park rides. Includes background information, activities, glossary, and more.http://www.learner.org/exhibits/parkphysics/ How to Build a Roller CoasterBackground information explaining the physics behind designing a roller coaster. Discusses gravity, conservation of energy, centripetal force, and the formulas used to calculate these forces.http://acs3.bu.edu:8001/~hanna/ ITPS OnlineA helpful guide for students, educators, and enthusiasts to numerous resources, reference information, etc. You may also send them questions online.http://www.interthemepark.com/student.htm Roller Coaster FAQGreat site to learn about potential and kinetic energy, centripetal force, and free Play on the midway and find out more about amusement parks fall.http://tqd.advanced.org/2745 DatabaseRoller Coaster DatabaseCurrently the Roller Coaster Database contains statistics on more than 500 roller coasters. This should be a nearly complete list of all operating roller coasters in North America. Includes Roller Coaster Census where data can be sorted by state, province, type.http://roller.coaster.net InCoasterPaediaDatabase of facts on roller coasters around the world. Good place to find track length, ride duration, materials used, etc.http://www.wolfram.com/~chrisl/icp.cgi/welcome Ultimate Roller Coaster Record BookIncludes the Ultimate Roller Coaster Record Book, Rollercoaster Yellow Pages, and history. The Roller Coaster Yellow Pages is a extensive, detailed list of roller coasters at theme parks in the United States. The list currently features over three hundred and fifty coasters which can be viewed sorted by coaster names or theme parks.http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/records/index.html SafetyAmusement Ride AccidentsRoller Coaster accidents - list of occurences, links to state regulations for safety, and links to articles regarding amusement park safety.http://members.aol.com/rides911/accidents.htm Physical Science Concepts - Motion and ForcesBackground InformationPhysics4KidsUser-friendly site that explains concepts such as vectors, energy, force, laws of energy, velocity, gravity, friction, momentum, and work. Interesting graphics and good analogies.http://www.kapili.com/physics4kids/motion ThinkQuestGreat site to learn about potential and kinetic energy, centripetal force, and free fall. Play on the midway and find out more about amusement parks.http://tqd.advanced.org/2745 Related Activities/ExtensionsPhysics DemonstrationsThis site describes a plethora of physics demonstrations that seem magical, yet clearly demonstrate key concepts. Step-by-step instructions.http://sprott.physics.wisc.edu/demobook/chapter1.htm Principles of Aeronautics - Forces and MotionThis part of the curriculum database contains many lessons that demonstrate Newton's laws of motion in action. Activities are rated by difficulty and indicates the science skills that are involved. Links to curriculum bridges are also provided.http://muttley.ucdavis.edu/Curriculums/Forces_Motion Mad Scientist NetworkHere's just one question from the Mad Scientist Network--Standing at sea level at the equator on June 21, how far would I travel?http://www.madsci.org/posts/archives/dec97/874948869.As.r.html Roller Coaster - Project GET-ITThis activitiy, demonstrating Isaac Newton's principles of motion, uses pipe insulation, tape, marbles, steel ball, and stopwatch.http://dalton.gisd.k12.mi.us/get-it/lessons/by-district/westwood-heights/msnash Amazing ScienceRich site on the galaxy, solarsystem, telescopes, stars, etc. Includes a galery, solar system trading cards, and much more.http://amazing-space.stsci.edu/ Speed of LightInformational page from the Unmuseum asks the questions, "if a light year is the distance light travels in one year, how far is this?" Also discusses the "twins" effect or "time dilation", and queries the galaxy traveler, "how many years will it take if you were traveling at the speed of light?"http://unmuseum.mus.pa.us/speed.htm Ask a ScientistPaul Bergstrom is a research physicist at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory who has aagreed to answer modern physics questions from K-12 students and teachers. It is suggested that teachers help students with question-asking protocol so questions are worthwhile. bergstrom1@llnl.govhttp://scorescience.humboldt.k12.ca.us/fast/ask/phys.htm Cross-Curricular ActivitiesMath ConnectionsTeacher resource connecting math with roller coasters.http://co.kings.ca.us/math/lessons/coaster.connections.html Math/Internet Scavenger HuntStudents search the Internet to find data listed on the scavenger hunt. They use math to support their answers. |
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