Find out the definitions for speed and velocity. Use textbook pages 440-441.
Why are these terms imporant for roller coasters?
1) Find out about roller coasters.
How they work: http://science.howstuffworks.com/roller-coaster3.htm
Forces at Work: http://science.howstuffworks.com/roller-coaster4.htm
You will use this site to help you find the answers: http://www.rcdb.com/
3) Design your own roller coaster. You want to receive a high safety rating and a high fun rating. Use this virtual site to help you- http://www.learner.org/interactives/parkphysics/coaster/
After you make your roller coaster, name it and blog about your results.
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