Part 1
Planning pages ~ Pages 102-103
Planning pages ~ Pages 102-103
Part 2
Modifications/Notes ~ Final Design
Pages 104-105
Modifications/Notes ~ Final Design
Pages 104-105
Instructions are in the Slide Show below
Test Guidelines --Paper Rollercoasters
Guidelines:
DATA TABLE - PAGE 104
Guidelines:
- This is a "gravity ride" only.
- No one is permitted to touch the marble once the "ride" begins.
- (Marble must travel from the top to the bottom without stopping.)
- There needs to be a clear "end " to your ride.
- You will need to time your longest ride and submit your information.
- Your rollercoaster will need a name and theme decorations.
DATA TABLE - PAGE 104
- You will have 3 different size marbles to use ~ (Small, Medium, Large)
- Measure the mass of each. (record mass of each on page 104)
- Distance will be the same for all tests. (record distance on page 104)
- Time each test and record the best time for each size marble.
- Calculate the Speed and Kinetic Energy (record on page 104)
Roller Coaster Grading Rubric
Below are some information to help you create: