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ERIC Number: EJ512666
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1995
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0036-8555
Coaster Construction: Rolling Physics and Amusement into One.
Roy, Darlene
Science Teacher, v62 n6 p20-23 Sep 1995
Describes an activity that challenges students to apply their knowledge of motion to designing and constructing roller coasters. Emphasizes the processes students go through to communicate their ideas and the problem-solving skills they develop. (JRH)
Descriptors: Acceleration (Physics), Motion, Problem Solving, Science Activities, Science Education, Science Instruction, Secondary Education, Secondary School Science, Teaching Methods
Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles
Education Level: N/A
Audience: Teachers; Practitioners
Language: English
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