Marble Roller Coaster Directions

What is Energy?

Potential Energy

Potential Energy is stored energy. 

Kinetic Energy

Kinetic Energy is energy in motion.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCKeniklH_c

The Engineering Design Process helps us figure out problems and solve them like engineers. Today you will use this process to create a marble roller coaster out of foam.

• What is my problem? Design and build an epic marble roller coaster out of foam
• What are my constraints? You can only use the materials provided

• Brainstorm some solutions to your problem. 
• Do some research with your team if needed.

• Draw out your ideas on a piece of paper. Don’t forget to check the materials list below to include anything you might need. 
• Materials List:
  • Pipe Foam
  • Roll of Tape
  • Skewers 
  • Scissors
  • Marble (use this to test)

• Use your plan to create your project.
• Test your coaster by using the marble to run it through. 

• Think about what you would do to improve it (make it better) and share with your group.