A physics laboratory at Six Flags over Georgia

Teaching Fundamental Aspects of Science Toys

“…Design projects are greatfor local science fairs and good practice forsome national science competitions (National Science Teachers Association, 1990). Also, students can be encouraged to research large scale applications of these principles in sites such as circuses (Edelman, 1990), amusement parks (Escobar, 1990;Taylor, Page, Bentley, &Lossner, 1984), and workplaces. Suchprojects can lead science-technology-society connections.…”

An amusement park physics competition

“…In the mid-1980s several articles were published by instructors about how they were using amusement park physics to enrich their students' understanding of physics. Some used the experience as a laboratory exercise [4], another conducted their course's final exam at the amusement park [5]. Escobar [6] and McGehee [7] wrote generally about the benefits of participating in an amusement park physics programme and provide useful background in both the physics of rides and methods to create a meaningful learning experience from a school field trip to the amusement park.…”