The Ups and Downs of Force and Motion

Introduction

A new theme park is opening in our home town of Inverness, FL. The owner of the park is holding a contest to find the most thrilling roller coaster. All young inventers are invited to submit their designs. You must first research Newton’s Three Laws of motion, and then demostrate your understanding of them.You will also need to build your knowledge about rollercoasters.

Process

Assignment # 1: Research

On your IPad/ or computer go to http://www.discovery.com/tv-shows/other-shows/videos/time-warp-roller-c… and watch "The Roller Coaster Science" video to get an overview of how roller coasters work.

Next go to the following sites and take notes:

http://www.learner.org/interactives/parkphysics/coaster.html 

-be sure and read the entire page and follow the link to "Read more about their history"

http://tlc.howstuffworks.com/family/roller-coaster1.htm

To review Newton's Three Laws of Motion go to:

http://science.discovery.com/interactives/literacy/newton/newton.html

-complete the interctive activities

Create a Keynote Presentation or an IMovie to show what you have learned about rollercoasters and how Newton's Law's apply to them.

Assignment 2: Design and Build Your Roller Coaster

First you will go to:

http://www.learner.org/interactives/parkphysics/coaster.html

Click on Design a Roller<br />
Coaster

Read and follow directions for designing a roller coaster

Work on you design until it is correct and complete-take a screen shot of your score.

Finally, it is time to build your roller coaster.

Go to:

http://www.fossweb.com/modulesK-2/BalanceandMotion/activities/rollercoa…

Start building your coaster. For this coaster you will want to consider how Newton's Three Laws of Motion apply because you will need to include this in your presentation. When you have a coaster that works and you are satisfied with you are done.

Take a screenshot of your coaster. Attach it to a Google Docs document and submit it through Google Classroom. (You will see the assignment labeled "Roaller Coaster")

Assignment 3: Present Your Roller Design

Now you have to present your design to the theme park owners.You may create a poster, a Keynote Presentation, a skit or a model to present.

Evaluation

You will be evaluated using the rubric below.

Category	4	3	2	1
Webquest Process	All assignments are complete.	Most assignments are complete.	Some assignments are complete.	Few assignments are complete.
Presentation	Well-rehearsed with smooth delivery that holds audience attention.	Rehearsed with fairly smooth delivery that holds audience attention most of the time.	Delivery not smooth, but able to maintain interest of the audience most of the time.	Delivery not smooth and audience attention often lost.
Content	Covers topic in-depth with details and examples. Subject knowledge is excellent.	Includes essential knowledge about the topic. Subject knowledge appears to be good.	Includes essential information about the topic but there are 1-2 factual errors.	Content is minimal OR there are several factual errors.
Originality	Product shows a large amount of original thought. Ideas are creative and inventive.	Product shows some original thought. Work shows new ideas and insights.	Uses other people's ideas (giving them credit), but there is little evidence of original thinking.	Uses other people's ideas, but does not give them credit.
Scientific Knowledge	Explanations indicate a clear and accurate understanding of scientific principles underlying the design.	Explanations indicate a relatively accurate understanding of scientific principles underlying the design.	Explanations indicate limited understanding of scientific principles underlying the design.	Explanations do not illustrate much if any understanding of scientific principles underlying the design.

Conclusion

CONGRATULATIONS! You have used your knowledge of force and motion; as well as Newton's Laws to design a roller coaster. You have also used your artistic ability to share it with your classmates. Who knows? This may be the beginning of a new career. I am proud of your hard work! I can't wait to display it for all to see!