Making Roller Coasters

High School students taking science courses are incorporating technology into their learning and showcasing their talent.

Freshmen students in teacher Ayn Eklund’s science class are learning about potential and kinetic energy.

“What’s the best way to learn about conservation of energy?” Eklund said. “[By making] roller coasters!”

Using the classroom set of iPads, students designed virtual roller coasters.

“They’ve had to learn about acceleration, potential and kinetic energy, and G-forces,” she said.

Below are photos of students working on their latest project.