Student Video: Rollercoaster!
Thrill seekers take note! “Roller Coaster”, an award-winning, student-created video, offers a smooth segue to discussions about the science and engineering behind roller coasters.
CATEGORY:engineering/science | GRADE LEVEL:intermediate |
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Tumble Trax Magnetic Marble Stem Toy
This educational toy encourages critical thinking and STEM skills. Hands‑on marble run play helps kids explore gravity, momentum, and cause and effect as they design and test magnetic tracks. Endless combinations of designs provide multiple levels of learning with a focus on kinetic and potential energy. Winner of the Toy Industry Association 2016 Specialty Toy of the Year Award. https://www.learningresources.com/item-tumble-traxr-magnetic-marble-run
Paper Rollercoaster
Design and build a roller coaster using construction paper, scissors, and glue! Kids can create ramps, curves, twists, turns, and even loops while exploring engineering, motion, balance, and problem-solving. Because there’s no single right design, every roller coaster can be as creative and unique as its builder. https://teachingideas.ca/2019/04/27/stem-activity-2/
Playdough Rollercoaster
This Play-Doh-themed roller coaster project is fabulous for kids of all grade levels. Task them with using Play-Doh and different resources like cups to build tall hills and plummeting dips. Once they’ve completed their mini roller coaster, invite them to test out their course by seeing whether a marble can run all the way to the bottom. https://www.teachingexpertise.com/classroom-ideas/roller-coaster-activity/
Online Roller Coaster Project
Students in grades 3–8 can design, build, test, and improve their own roller coaster! Qweebi’s online Makerspace project provides step-by-step instructional videos while introducing students to concepts such as gravity, potential energy, and kinetic energy. Students can use the Engineering Design Process to plan, build, test, and refine their creations! Design a Roller Coaster Online — Free STEM Project | Qweebi
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Kitty Cat Roller Coaster for Younger Students
Get your art supplies ready! Have children color and cut out the rollercoaster pattern. Count how many kitties are in each car and write the correct number in each box. Arrange cars in numerical order. It's as easy as 1, 2, WHEE! Click on the CRAFT tab to download the pattern.
