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S.T.E.A.M. Project: Roller Coaster Ridge
In this one-time class, students will learn about potential and kinetic energy in order to build their own roller coaster!
Class experience
During this hands-on, S.T.E.A.M. project, students will learn about potential energy and kinetic energy in order to create a roller coaster with one hill, a loop, and a curve with everyday materials (see material's list). We will facilitate this project via Zoom using slides, video clips, and discussion. The structure of the class is as follows: Greetings (Introductions and rules of the class) Brief Roller Coaster Background Knowledge/Science Vocabulary Design Process (Students brainstorm...
This class is taught in English.
Students will be able to use their knowledge of potential and kinetic energy in order to build (and help their peers to build) a roller coaster consisting of a hill, a loop, and a curve.
Materials: 1. boxes and/or books 2. crayons (optional) 3. duct tape 4. dry erase marker (optional) 5. 1-3 marbles (will be used as the "roller coaster") 6. markers (optional) 7. ***3-4 three-foot pieces of foam pipe insulation cut lengthwise (polyethylene foam to fit 1-inch copper pipe will be pre-split on one side; you’ll want to split it fully so that it is in two halves) *Find this at Home Depot or Lowes ***an adult should cut this foam pipe insulation*** 8. 1 plastic or paper cup 9. whiteboard or paper & pencil
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Greetings! We are a STEAM-based, cross-curricular enrichment program that uses children's natural curiosity and creativity to foster 21st Century Skills by engaging them in hands-on activities using everyday objects in a high-energy, authentic,...
Group Class
$20
per classMeets once
60 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-12
4-12 learners per class
