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The Physics and Engineering of Roller Coaster Design PM (Gr. 5-6)

This course runs for six consecutive Saturdays, January 20 – February 24, 2024. 

How does an amusement park ride make you feel lighter than air one moment and press you down into your seat the next, all while keeping you safely inside the ride? Strap yourself in for a fast-paced adventure in physics and investigate topics such as the law of inertia, centripetal acceleration, and centrifugal force as you design and build a variety of amusement park thrills.

SUBJECT AREA: Science

QUALIFYING AREA: Math OR Reading

The Physics and Engineering of Roller Coaster Design AM (Gr. 5-6)

This course runs for six consecutive Saturdays, January 20 – February 24, 2024. 

How does an amusement park ride make you feel lighter than air one moment and press you down into your seat the next, all while keeping you safely inside the ride? Strap yourself in for a fast-paced adventure in physics and investigate topics such as the law of inertia, centripetal acceleration, and centrifugal force as you design and build a variety of amusement park thrills.

SUBJECT AREA: Science

QUALIFYING AREA: Math OR Reading

Crafting an Argument: The Art of Public Speaking AM (Gr. 5-6)

This course runs for six consecutive Saturdays, January 20 – February 24, 2024. 

Practice and apply elements of public speaking, including research processes, verbal and nonverbal communication strategies, data visualization, and presentation skills. Learn to form strong research-based arguments about real-world issues through comparison of argument strengths and weaknesses. Participate in a series of in-class presentations and debates about a variety of topics to make your argument irrefutable! Course will culminate in a group debate.

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