Amusement+Parks

=Amusement Park Physics= ==== Amusement park rides are grand examples of physics principles in action. With extreme rides more popular than ever, terms like G-forces, acceleration, and centrifugal force have seeped into our everyday lingo. ==== = =

**1. Opener: Respond to this prompt in your notebook.**
Which ride in the amusement park is your favorite? what makes it "fun"? What types of motion do you experience? (circular, pendulum, vertical drop, spring, projectile) What kinds of force do you experience?

**2. Now Experiment and Record Observations**
to find the answers to each of the questions.
 * Navigate the browser to []
 * Choose the BEST answer when given a multiple choice
 * Write a COMPLETE sentence (or two) for other questions.
 * Submit the complete worksheet for a classwork grade.

3. Visit these sites to Learn More About Amusement Park

 * Investigate Roller coasters at [|Coaster Grotto]
 * What about safety? [|Find out here]!
 * Find an [|Amusement Park]

**4. Build your own Rollercoaster-- SUBMIT A SCREENSHOT of your coaster**

 * [|Discovery Channel: Build your own Coaster]