Rollercoaster Physics | Physics Research Project Template | Digital + Print

Studying the physics of roller coasters is both fascinating and important as it applies key physics concepts like energy, circular motion, friction, and forces in an engaging context. This field offers insights into how these forces interact to create thrilling yet safe rides, enhancing understanding and safety in broader areas such as automotive safety and structural engineering. Roller coaster physics serves as an excellent educational tool, linking theoretical knowledge with practical applications, making it a compelling area of study.

This rollercoaster physics science research project template (webquest) provides the perfect grab and go, print and provide resource that can help your students learn all about rollercoaster physics. For digital, you can provide a Google doc copy for ease of submission or a Microsoft word version as well. In this rollercoaster physics science research project template (webquest) with questions to check comprehension and inspire scientific thinking.

THIS ROLLERCOASTER PHYSICS SCIENCE RESEARCH PROJECT TEMPLATE CAN BE USED SO MANY WAYS:

• Useful for substitute (sub) teaching
• To extend students
• To increase scientific literacy in your class
• A weekly reading task
• Great as a lesson filler when class goes too fast
• To inspire students on a particular topic
• Give a selection of these articles for students to choose from

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THIS ROLLERCOASTER PHYSICS SCIENCE RESEARCH PROJECT TEMPLATE:

• 7 page Google doc image - textboxes teacher version with supporting appendix items
• 3 page Google doc image - textboxes student version with room to fill in answers (text boxes)
• 7 page Word doc image - textboxes teacher version with supporting appendix items
• 3 page Word doc image - textboxes student version with room to fill in answers (text boxes)
• 7 page PDF teacher version with supporting appendix items
• 3 page PDF student version with space to fill in answers
• 1 page 20 point rubric for self or teacher assessment in all three - Google doc, Word doc and PDF form

Please note: That the Doc versions are images with editable text boxes overlayed on top and this is the most effective way to keep the article sleek and well-designed and also that students cannot change things significantly.