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In this activity, learners build a model roller coaster to help the Mummy entertain the Atom's Family monsters. Learners assemble the roller coaster between two chairs using vinyl ceiling molding. Learners explore potential and kinetic energy as the marble travels back and forth along the track. Learners also measure the highest point each time the marble rolls up the track as well as investigate energy loss and energy conversion.
- Under 5 minutes
- 10 to 30 minutes
- $1 - $5 per group of students
- Ages 8 - 14
- Activity, Model
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per group of students)
- two chairs
- masking tape
- yard sticks
- 3 shooter marbles
- one 8-foot strip of vinyl ceiling molding
Subjects
- Engineering and Technology
- Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Engineering
- Mathematics
- Measurement
- Physical Sciences
- Energy
- Potential and Kinetic Energy
- Motion and Forces
- Gravity
- Acceleration
- Energy
- The Nature of Science
- The Scientific Process
- Conducting Investigations
- Formulating Explanations
- The Scientific Process
Informal Categories
- Model Building
- Toys
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
This resource is part of:
Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
- Little, Carlyn; LaHart, David; Meyers, Ted; Weisblat, Brooks
Rights:
- All Rights Reserved, Museum of Science, Inc. (Miami, FL), ©1997
Funding Source:
- Unisys
