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Roller coaster design

Use this interactive website to develop science inquiry skills by designing a roller coaster.

Structure and features

Use this interactive item to design a safe and enjoyable roller coaster.

Reflect on the feedback you receive from your design. Have another go and improve on your first attempt.

By using this item, you will discover how motion is affected by your decisions.

 

Teacher notes

  • Science understanding strand and science inquiry skills strand
  • Physical sciences
  • Year 10
  • Forces and motion.

Plan and select digital tools to collect reliable data, assess risk and address ethical issues associated with these methods.   

Students learn the aspects of motion using a roller coaster investigation. This interactive item provides excellent feedback to students on their design and safety of their roller coaster. This teaches the student to work scientifically.