Activity #5 CREATE YOUR OWN PROJECT:

1) Find out what is the actual number of G's astronauts can experience safely. (Try NASA Internet site)

 

2) Explore and evaluate an Internet site that explores the physics of amusement part rides (see above)

Find experiments on friction, forces, energy, etc. Conduct the experiment and report on your results in class.

For example: Physics experiments: Bill Nye has written a "Demonstration of the Day" and several science descriptions and experiments. Duplicate his experiment on Friction, momentum, energy, etc and demonsrate it in class.

EPISODE 2-22: FRICTION

EPISODE 2-11: MOMENTUM

EPISODE 2-19: ENERGY

3) Find, evaluate and write a report on other Internet sites or other sources of information which describe the science of an amusement park.

 

4) Write information about any of the activity which can be included in the class homepage.

 

Student Products: Wouldn't you like to see yours here?

Archives 1996-1997: Student Commentary on Roller Coaster Research by Parker M.

Silent Bonus of 10 points to the first student who tells me about the Create Your Own Project Assignment.