Rollercoaster Science in 2nd grade by Ginny Lund (2nd grade teacher)

Ready, set, GO!!!  There’s a lot of commotion about Force and Motion in 2^nd grade! 

Talk about having FUN learning about Science!!  During our Force and Motion unit, students created the slowest rollercoaster, the fastest rollercoaster, and a rollercoaster with a loop.  

We used marbles and PVC pipe insulation to create a rollercoaster.  Each student had a part in the experiment.  Students used devices to take pictures of the final product. 

                                                 There are times that you want a SLOW rollercoaster.    

                                          

                                      There are times when a FAST rollercoaster will do.

                                        

 

               Then for the thrill seeker, a rollercoaster with a LOOP is the best!  They learned that in order to get the marble around the loop, you have to have a steep slope at the beginning. 

                                       

 

                                                Some students extended learning and made 2 loops!

                                   

 

It was amazing to watch our students use their science thinking, creativity and engineering skills.