THE NATURE OF SCIENCE

 

 

The Study of Events

Learn about the study of events...

Architects
If an architect is looking at a rollercoaster that is of the moden time, the architect may get ideas from that rollercoaster to make a new one. The new one would probably have better safety rating and newer technology to make the rollercoaster more fun and enjoyable.

Improvements & Suggestions
Another way people think of improvements is suggestions. People sometimes send in through mail or e-mail drawings of rollercoasters. They would incorporae bits and pieces of each of the suggestions and come out with a new rollercoaster. Sometimes people enter sweepstake and they may send in a drawing or writing and they may win and the rollercoaster or ride could be built.

Observing
A big way people get ideas about amusement park is they observe. They observe children mostly as well as adults. They see what they like and what they do not like. Basically saying what is the people favorite ride, oh, lets make something like that again. This is what we do to get ideas of people and how people like there rides.

Sunshine State Standards 6-8

Science/The Nature Of Science

Standard 1: The student uses the scientific processes and habits of mind to solve problems. (SC.H.1.3)

Objective 2: Knows that the study of the events that led scientists to discoveries can provide information about the inquiry process and its effects.

Amusement Park Activity

When you go to an amusement park, find the timeline of the whole park.

 

DId you know...

The fastest stand up roller coaster
in the world is the Riddlers Revenge
in Six Flags Magic Mountain and
it goes 65 mph.

 

Vocabulary

Inquiry - A close examination of a
matter in a search for information or
truth.

Discoveries - A source that is found
and can be used for information.

 

Links

Rollercoasterdatabase.com

Ask.com

Funderstanding.com