Roller Coaster Physics: Build, Test & Thrill (Age 12-14)
This hands-on STEM camp takes students on an exciting journey through the physics that make roller coasters work. Each day focuses on a key concept - gravity, friction, centripetal force, and projectile motion - while campers design, test, and refine their own coaster models. Through engaging experiments and collaborative challenges, students will learn how energy, motion, and engineering principles combine to create thrilling rides.
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This hands-on STEM camp takes students on an exciting journey through the physics that make roller coasters work. Each day focuses on a key concept - gravity, friction, centripetal force, and projectile motion - while campers design, test, and refine their own coaster models. Through engaging experiments and collaborative challenges, students will learn how energy, motion, and engineering principles combine to create thrilling rides. The week concludes with a team-based project where campers integrate all concepts into a multi-stage desktop coaster masterpiece. Perfect for curious minds who love building, problem-solving, and seeing science in action!
Learning Objectives:
- Understand key physics concepts such as gravity, friction, centripetal force, energy, and projectile motion through hands-on experiments
- Develop engineering and problem-solving skills by designing, building, testing, and refining roller coaster models
- Apply collaborative STEM thinking to create a multi-stage desktop coaster that integrates all concepts learned throughout the week
Location:
Youth Education at the University of Utah, 540 Arapeen Dr, Salt Lake City, UT 84108, United States
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Dates:
Time:
1:00pm-4:00pm
Price:
290.00
Ages
9-12 years TeenagersWeb Service