If a ski lift had rockets, imagine how fast it would be! Scholars let their imaginations take flight as they build models for such a ski lift. Rather than using a rocket, though, they'll use a much safer balloon as the power source.

Concepts

engineering design, newton's first law of motion, newton's third law of motion, technology resources

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Instructional Ideas

• Have learners research how a ski lift actually works as a journal entry
  

Classroom Considerations

• Pupils should be familiar with Newton's Laws of Motions
• Activity requires a variety of materials 
  

Pros

• Describes engineering and science connections
• Gives step-by-step information for conducting the activity
  

Cons

• None