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Take your class on the ride of their lives! Physical science scholars get an in-depth look at potential and kinetic energies in an amusement park-themed unit. Students research, design, and promote their own amusement parks, complete with rides and attractions. The lesson also contains resources that guide working groups into creating their parks with a focus on reducing environmental impact.
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Instructional Ideas
- Use the essential questions provided in the lesson plan to spot check understanding
- Encourage teams to explore their options when it comes to marketing their amusement park ideas and pick the method they are most comfortable with
Classroom Considerations
- Prepare materials for activities well in advance of beginning the unit
- Learners should have prior knowledge of linear distance measurement, conducting online research, and summarizing evidence from a variety of sources
Pros
- Teacher's guide includes pacing, rubrics, printables, and links to video resources for the entire unit
- The unit provides ample opportunities to assess both individual performance and collaboration skills
Cons
- Carbon footprint calculator resources section contains broken link and links to slideshows with no calculator