Author: Nicole Howard
Course: Principles of Technology	Targeted TEKS: IPC 4B,D; Physics 4B,C,D; Principles of Technology 5A,C,D
In this Design Challenge, students will take on the role of engineers who design roller coasters for Six Flags Fiesta Texas. The students will model the coasters using a computer simulation program and they will design, model, and test their roller coasters using concrete materials. They will learn about ratio, similarity, scale, force, and motion.

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