We're going to Story Land today! It's a fairy tale themed amusement park for little kids. It's perfect for my daughters and their cousins who are coming with us. Going to Story Land is a good reason to share some science lessons that can be taught through the context of amusement park rides like roller coasters and spinning tea cups.
CK-12 offers a couple of interactive simulations and lessons about centripetal force . Students can use these on their own or as part of a larger lesson that you lead.
Here's a student-produced video addressing centripetal force in the context of "the tea cup problem." Jump to the two minute mark to see how he enlists the help of his brother to create the explanation.
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