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S.T.E.A.M. Project: Roller Coaster Ridge

Ages 8-12
Live One-Time Class
In this one-time class, students will learn about potential and kinetic energy in order to build their own roller coaster!
Live video meetings
Meets once
4-12 learners per class
60 min

What's included

1 live meeting
1 in-class hours

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 and then begin to create while sharing ideas with each other!)
Share (Students will share what they have created and answer guided questions)

This project-based class is student centered--students are not told how to create their roller coaster and are instead free to explore the design process of testing and re-testing in order to make a roller coaster that they're proud of within the given time and material constraints. 
Learners do not need any previous experience to engage in this project!

Learning Goals

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.

Other Details

Supply List
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
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

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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, learning environment.

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