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Lesson Title: How Does a Roller Coaster Work? STAGE OF LEARNING CYCLE: Integrating |
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LESSON OVERVIEW |
Students will visit the websites and explore the concepts of motion and energy that are involved in roller coaster design. |
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INSTRUCTIONAL GOALS |
The student will be able to use the interactive website to determine the motion of a roller coaster and how potential and kinetic energy are used in the coaster design. |
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FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT |
Student will complete a questionnaire concerning the content on the website. |
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LESSON ORGANIZATION |
Opening the Lesson:
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Distribute handout titled “How Does a Roller Coaster Work?” to be completed in class. |
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Developing the Lesson: |
The student will go the website and explore the content and simulation. www.funderstanding.com/k12/coaster/ |
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Closing the Lesson: |
Discuss findings. |
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TEACHING RESOURCES |
You will need access to a computer lab in order to use the Internet and copies of the handout. |
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LAB SAFETY |
Internet permission forms should be on file for each student. |
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ACCOMMODATIONS FOR SPECIAL LEARNERS |
Extended time for reading impaired students. |
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ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES |
Students can manipulate the roller coaster simulation and discover elements that change the motion of the coaster. http://virtual.questacon.edu.au/rollercoaster/main.htm |
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