ROLLER COASTERS &
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Students create model roller coasters representing literary themes of revolution, while demonstrating energy-related physics concepts. Exhibition is an evening event at Belmont Park!
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Low-Resolution Prototypes
To visualize their initial ideas, students make test models from basic school supplies. All construction elements of the final coaster are represented.
To visualize their initial ideas, students make test models from basic school supplies. All construction elements of the final coaster are represented.
Early Building Stage
Students begin construction on the final versions of their roller coasters by creating bases and support structures.
Students begin construction on the final versions of their roller coasters by creating bases and support structures.
Late Building Stage
Students fabricate their own roller coaster tracks. Most students use solder and butane torches to braze track from spools of heavy gauge wire.
Students fabricate their own roller coaster tracks. Most students use solder and butane torches to braze track from spools of heavy gauge wire.
Final Roller Coasters
Students finalize their coasters with theming and decorations. Ready for exhibition on the Belmont Park midway!
Students finalize their coasters with theming and decorations. Ready for exhibition on the Belmont Park midway!