The Roller Coaster STEM Project

Grades 3-8 | 2hrs | NGSS Aligned

Put your students in the shoes of real-life mechanical engineers and get them to design & build the most thrilling yet safe roller coaster.

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From 150+ happy teachers!

Who is this perfect for?

✅ You’re a grade 3-8 STEM teacher.
✅ You have limited time.
✅ You want to engage students in the 4Cs.
✅ Your students have access to Chromebooks, Windows, or Mac laptops.

What will students learn?

✅ Students will be exposed to the career of a mechanical engineer.
✅ Students will learn the science behind roller coasters- gravity, potential & kinetic energy.
✅ Students will apply the engineering design process to solve the final challenge.

Project Outline

The project is divided into 2 lessons:
✅ In lesson 1, students learn the science behind coasters (60 mins)
✅ In lesson 2, students apply the engineering design process to solve the final challenge. (60 mins)

Prep in less than 30 mins.

1. Review teacher resources

2. Try the project yourself.

3. Run in class

What teachers are saying?

  • "This project is super hands-on, engaging, and requires no setup or prep. The only thing you need is to familiarize yourself with the slides to feel confident and ready. It’s truly a dream come true for a teacher working with STEM projects!"

    AMBER DAVIES
    STEM Teacher, Grades 3-8
    Hartington-Newcastle Public School, Nebraska, USA

  • "My 6th graders absolutely loved it! They experimented, iterated, and competed, which has made the Roller Coaster project one of the most engaging activities in my curriculum. I haven't been able to find a better project to help my students see the connection between science and the real world."

    KIM SMITH
    STEM Teacher, Grades K-8
    Saint Raphael Private School, New Jersey, USA

  • "Student's were engaged and had fun. The lesson reinforced what they learned in science previously about Kinetic and Potential energy. They enjoyed competing with each other which meant that they were working on it at home too."

    REGINA NADBIELNY
    STEM Teacher, Grades 6-8
    Central Middle School, New Jersey, USA

  • "The Roller Coaster Project has been an incredible experience for my fourth graders! It strikes the perfect balance between being challenging and rewarding, motivating students to engage deeply. The leaderboard feature has sparked healthy competition among my classes, encouraging them to continuously improve their designs."

    DANE HUSKISSON
    STEM Teacher, Grades K-5
    Paradise Honors Elementary, Arizona, USA

How to get started?

Sign up to try the project for free in your class.

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