Using the principles of forces, motion, and energy, physics students designed and built roller coaster prototypes, featuring thrilling loops and death-defying turns. Through the Cubs Create Design Cycle, students collaborated and progressed through the Ask, Research, Imagine, Plan, Create, Evaluate & Revise steps.

The roller coaster needed to have a "thrill factor" to attract crowds, and each model was required to have at least one loop, one turn, and three different heights. Students were also required to calculate the speed, acceleration, kinetic energy, and potential energy at various locations of the ride. They worked as a team of engineers to create illustrations with precise measurements. Each group created a video explaining their process and demonstrated their roller coaster’s functionality. In class, the roller coasters were tested, and class members voted on their favorite design.