Physics of Stick Game

 Physics of Stick Game part 1.doc

 Physics of Stick Game Part 2.doc

 Post the following to your blog:

• Spokane words for camas, the land where it grows, basalt, root digger
• Type of biome where the camas grows in
• Types of rock and soil found there and how the rocks were formed
• Type of climate and precipitation.  (Why is it so dry?)
• Types of elements and minerals commonly found in the rocks
• Pictures or diagram of the energy cycle in that biome (see biology text for help)
• How the plant is harvested explain why the root digger is needed (what gets in the way?)
• A drawing of a root digger with labels explaining (type of machine, how it works, what is it's mechanical advantage, how does it work on the soil, rocks and plants?

You will build a model roller coaster that demonstrates how the tranformation of potential energy to kinetic energy can cause an object to move.  You will also apply your knowledge of gravitational force, friction, acceleration and work.

Step 1: go to http://www.learner.org/interactives/parkphysics/coaster.html  follow the steps and build a model rollercoaster on-line.

Step 2:  go to http://www.glencoe.com/sec/science/webquest/content/rollercoast.shtml for additional resources and more virtual rollercoaster design activities. 

Step 3:  Once you think you have the hang of how a roller coaster works, design a plan to create your own using the template provided.  You will be given one class period to do the research and planning and one class period to build and test your rollercoaster.  A list of supplies is needed by the end of class on day 1.