Physics students put their knowledge of forces, motion, and energy to the test by designing and building roller coaster models packed with loops, turns, and height variations. Using the Cubs Create Design Cycle, they worked in teams to ask, research, imagine, plan, create, evaluate, and revise.

Each roller coaster had to include a standout “thrill factor," including at least one loop, one turn, and three distinct height levels. Students calculated speed, acceleration, kinetic energy, and potential energy at key points on the track. Acting as engineers, they developed detailed blueprints with precise measurements and created videos that documented their design process and final tests. In class, the coasters were evaluated for both creativity and performance.