K’NEX Roller Coaster Physics
£249.99 £199.99
The K’NEX® Roller Coaster Physics Set is designed to help students as they learn how to design and conduct scientific investigations, identify variables of the problem and select appropriate independent and dependent variables for investigations. They will determine the steps necessary to control a variable, observe and record the response, and interpret the results. They will measure, record, and analyse the data for patterns, construct scatter plots or histograms as a graphic representation of the data, and mathematically interpret those graphs, The Teacher’s Guide offers ideas, in the form of nine lab exercises, that outline ways in which students in grades 11 and 12 may use the set to study physics, and in particular mechanics. The studies adopt a hands-on, student-inquiry based approach in which the teacher is encouraged to develop each lab investigation using the 5E model (Engage, Explore, Explain, Extend, and Evaluate) of inquiry while students utilise the Four Question Strategy for experiment design.
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16+ Years 11 Models 6 – 8 Students 2037 Pieces
The K’NEX® Education Roller Coaster Physics Set is designed to help students as they learn how to design and conduct scientific investigations, identify variables of the problem and select appropriate independent and dependent variables for investigations. They will determine the steps necessary to control a variable, observe and record the response, and interpret the results. They will measure, record, and analyse the data for patterns, construct scatter plots or histograms as a graphic representation of the data, and mathematically interpret those graphs The Teacher’s Guide offers ideas, in the form of nine lab exercises, that outline ways in which students in grades 11 and 12 may use the set to study physics, and in particular mechanics. The studies adopt a hands-on, student-inquiry based approach in which the teacher is encouraged to develop each lab investigation using the 5E model (Engage, Explore, Explain, Extend, and Evaluate) of inquiry while students utilise the Four Question Strategy for experiment design. Set includes 2039 K’NEX® parts – enough to build 11 roller coasters, inclined planes, and loop systems using K’NEX®! Supports 6 – 8 students working in teams. Grades 11 – 12. Building instructions comprehensive teacher’s guide aligned to Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths Standards included. Packaged in 3 strong storage trays with snap-on lids.
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- This set is designed to help students as they design and conduct scientific investigations, identify variables of the problem and adapt models to improve performance. Learn data collection charting and reporting of experimental results. Builds 11 models including two lab stations, one at a time.
- Requires 2 AA batteries (not included)
Key Concepts
- Measurement in 3D Trigonometry
- Time of Flight
- Uniform Acceleration
- Elastic Collision in 2 dimensions
- Centripetal Force and Acceleration
- Centripetal Force in a Vertical Direction
- Weightiness and Weightlessness
- The Physics of the Clothoid Loop