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Roller Coasters and Newton's Law of Gravity
Album Description
Ninth grade general science students will come to the library participate in several activities after being introduced to Newton's Law of Gravity. We will begin with a recall activity that involves the recall of New's Law of Gravity and Motion. For this activity, students will be divided into teams and ask to create a team sketch note(visual note) on there understanding of Newton's Laws of gravity and motion. Next, I will model analyzing a a photo using the LOC analysis tool. I have created a Padlet in which students will choose a photo of a roller coaster to analyze using the LOC photo analysis tool. I have modified the tool to include the science they see reflected in the photo. Also in the padlet, students will be asked to choose a blog entry from the LOC that I have included in the padlet to read and reflect upon. I created that graphic organizer with strategies from the photo analysis tool in mind. Students choose from a choice board a series of activities from our STEM lab. For example, they may construct a marble run or experience a roller coaster ride from our VR stations. 
9 - 12 Science Technology library
Riders enjoy (or endure) a spin on the Big Dipper roller-coaster at Camden Park, an amusement park on the outskirts of Huntington, West Virginia
Teaching Notes
This photo will be my example of analyzing a photo. I will begin with question about the photo. Then, I will ask the content teacher to add her perspective as far as the science depicted in the photo. We will model this strategy for the class.
Reference link: http://www.loc.gov/resource/highsm.31846/
Reference note
Created / Published
- 2015-05-09.
Genre
- Digital photographs--Color--2010-2020
Notes
- - Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer.
- - Established in 1902 as a picnic spot by the Camden Interstate Railway Company, where riders traveling between Huntington and nearby cities would stop to change lines, the park soon gained a carousel and other roadside attractions. As of 2015, Camden Park was West Virginia's only amusement park, home to more than thirty rides and attractions.
- - Credit line: West Virginia Collection within the Carol M. Highsmith Archive, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division.
- - Purchase; Carol M. Highsmith Photography, Inc.; 2015; (DLC/PP-2015:055).
- - Forms part of: West Virginia Collection within the Carol M. Highsmith Archive.
Repository
- Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division Washington, D.C. 20540 USA http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.print
Digital Id
- highsm 31846 //hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/highsm.31846
Roller coaster car, Atlantic City, New Jersey
Teaching Notes
I will use this photo in a collection of LOC photo's that students may choose to analyze and describe the science involved in the design.
Reference link: http://www.loc.gov/item/2017712043/
Reference note
Created / Published
- 1978.
Genre
- Slides--1970-1980.--Color
Notes
- - Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer.
- - Margolies category: Atlantic coast.
- - Purchase; John Margolies 2015 (DLC/PP-2015:142).
- - Credit line: John Margolies Roadside America photograph archive (1972-2008), Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division.
- - General information about the John Margolies Roadside America photograph archive is available at http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.mrg
- - Forms part of: John Margolies Roadside America photograph archive (1972-2008).
Repository
- Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division Washington, D.C. 20540 USA http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.print
Digital Id
- mrg 09957 https://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/mrg.09957
Sportland Pier Supersonic roller coaster, Wildwood, New Jersey
Teaching Notes
This photo will also be available for students to choose to analyze.
Reference link: http://www.loc.gov/item/2017712251/
Reference note
Created / Published
- 1978.
Genre
- Slides--1970-1980.--Color
Notes
- - Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer.
- - Margolies category: Atlantic coast.
- - Purchase; John Margolies 2015 (DLC/PP-2015:142).
- - Credit line: John Margolies Roadside America photograph archive (1972-2008), Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division.
- - General information about the John Margolies Roadside America photograph archive is available at http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.mrg
- - Forms part of: John Margolies Roadside America photograph archive (1972-2008).
Repository
- Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division Washington, D.C. 20540 USA http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.print
Digital Id
- mrg 10165 https://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/mrg.10165
Why don't I fall out when a roller coaster goes upside down?
Teaching Notes
Students will need to choose an article or blog to read. This will be a choice.
The Thrill of Physics
Teaching Notes
This blog will be an option for students to read before building their roller coaster from STEM materials.
The physics of rollercoasters
Teaching Notes
This video will be an option for those students who do not wish to experience the virtual reality station.
Reference note
'Rollercoasters are so thrilling because our bodies frequently experience changing forces. To a physicist, they also offer a perfect example of classical physics in action, which can be used as a teaching tool. This video offers a brief introduction to rollercoaster mechanics and how technology developments are bringing new opportunities for thrill-seekers. Find out more about the physics of rollercoasters in this article https://physicsworld.com/a/the-physics-of-rollercoasters/'
Roller coaster, Atlantic City, New Jersey
Teaching Notes
This roller coaster will be an option for students to analyze and review.
Reference link: http://www.loc.gov/item/2017712044/
Reference note
Created / Published
- 1978.
Genre
- Slides--1970-1980.--Color
Notes
- - Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer.
- - Margolies category: Atlantic coast.
- - Purchase; John Margolies 2015 (DLC/PP-2015:142).
- - Credit line: John Margolies Roadside America photograph archive (1972-2008), Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division.
- - General information about the John Margolies Roadside America photograph archive is available at http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.mrg
- - Forms part of: John Margolies Roadside America photograph archive (1972-2008).
Repository
- Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division Washington, D.C. 20540 USA http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.print
Digital Id
- mrg 09958 https://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/mrg.09958
Hunt's Pier roller coaster, Wildwood, New Jersey
Teaching Notes
This roller coaster is a coaster is an option for student analysis and review.
Reference link: http://www.loc.gov/item/2017712248/
Reference note
Created / Published
- 1978.
Genre
- Slides--1970-1980.--Color
Notes
- - Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer.
- - Margolies category: Atlantic coast.
- - Purchase; John Margolies 2015 (DLC/PP-2015:142).
- - Credit line: John Margolies Roadside America photograph archive (1972-2008), Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division.
- - General information about the John Margolies Roadside America photograph archive is available at http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.mrg
- - Forms part of: John Margolies Roadside America photograph archive (1972-2008).
Repository
- Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division Washington, D.C. 20540 USA http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.print
Digital Id
- mrg 10162 https://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/mrg.10162
Morey's Pier roller coaster, Wildwood, New Jersey
Teaching Notes
This roller coaster will me an option in the Padlet for students to choose to analyze.
Reference link: http://www.loc.gov/item/2017712205/
Reference note
Created / Published
- 1978.
Genre
- Slides--1970-1980.--Color
Notes
- - Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer.
- - Margolies category: Atlantic coast.
- - Purchase; John Margolies 2015 (DLC/PP-2015:142).
- - Credit line: John Margolies Roadside America photograph archive (1972-2008), Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division.
- - General information about the John Margolies Roadside America photograph archive is available at http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.mrg
- - Forms part of: John Margolies Roadside America photograph archive (1972-2008).
Repository
- Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division Washington, D.C. 20540 USA http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.print
Digital Id
- mrg 10119 https://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/mrg.10119
I Scream roller coaster, Wildwood, New Jersey
Teaching Notes
This roller coaster is in the Padlet for students to choose to analyze.
Reference link: http://www.loc.gov/item/2017712306/
Reference note
Created / Published
- 1978.
Genre
- Slides--1970-1980.--Color
Notes
- - Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer.
- - Margolies category: Atlantic coast.
- - Purchase; John Margolies 2015 (DLC/PP-2015:142).
- - Credit line: John Margolies Roadside America photograph archive (1972-2008), Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division.
- - General information about the John Margolies Roadside America photograph archive is available at http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.mrg
- - Forms part of: John Margolies Roadside America photograph archive (1972-2008).
Repository
- Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division Washington, D.C. 20540 USA http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.print
Digital Id
- mrg 10220 https://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/mrg.10220
"Stand on your head for a dime, ten cents". Loop the Loop, Coney Island Island, N.Y.
Teaching Notes
This ride, a different type of ride, will be an option in the Padlet for students to analyze.
Reference link: http://www.loc.gov/item/2017656921/
Reference note
Created / Published
- North Bennington, Vt. : H.C. White Co., Publishers, 1904.
Genre
- Stereographs--1900-1910
- Photographic prints--1900-1910
Notes
- - H53508 U.S. Copyright Office.
- - Copyright 1904 by H.C. White Co.
- - On mount: The "Perfec" Stereograph. (Trade Mark.) Patented April 14, 1903.
- - No. 497.
- - Title from item.
- - Forms part of: Marian S. Carson Collection at the Library of Congress.
Repository
- Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division Washington, D.C. 20540 USA http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.print
Digital Id
- stereo 1s07335 //hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/stereo.1s07335
[Thunderbolt roller coaster]
Teaching Notes
This roller coaster will be in the Padlet for students to choose to analyze.
Reference link: http://www.loc.gov/resource/ppmsca.71302/
Reference note
Created / Published
- [August 1964]
Genre
- Film negatives--1960-1970
Notes
- - Title devised by Library staff.
- - Date from caption information for contact sheet RZ-1964-8-84 or corresponding negative sleeve.
- - Contact sheet available for reference purposes: RZ-1964-8-84.
- - Forms part of: Anthony Angel Collection (Library of Congress).
Repository
- Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division Washington, D.C. 20540 USA http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.print
Digital Id
- ppmsca 71302 //hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/ppmsca.71302