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We are learning to understand
- roller coasters are completely driven by the force of gravity
- conversion between potential and kinetic energy is essential to all roller coasters.
- the role of friction in slows down cars in roller coasters.
- acceleration of roller coaster cars as they travel around the track
Your turn:
Work in a team of 4 students to design, build and analyze model roller coasters using cardboard paper and marble as cars.
Roller Coaster Scoring Rubric Creativity Points
Points are awarded for each of the following items included in a group’s roller coaster.
Technical Points based on degree of difficulty
Every 50 cm of height 10 points
90º turn 10 points
180º turn 20 points
270º turn 30 points
Loop 30 points
Corkscrew 40 points
Performance Points
Points are awarded for each type of marble that successfully completes the roller coaster and lands in the paper cup.
Glass marble 50 points
Extra large glass marble 100 points
Bonus points
Video of roller coaster run 10 points
A slideshow (eg Powerpoint) explaining
- how roller coasters are completely driven by the force of gravity - 20 points
- conversion between potential and kinetic energy is essential to all roller coasters - 20 points
- the role of friction in slows down cars in roller coasters - 20 points
- acceleration of roller coaster cars as they travel around the track - 20 points