This homemade roller coaster is definitely one of the most fun science projects but it is also one of the most challenging.
Marble roller coaster science project plan.
To build a straight segment.
The marble relies on the force of gravity to speed it up as it travels down the track.
What type of slope will accelerate the marble the fastest.
In addition to the roller coaster materials you ll need a stopwatch and a heavy object.
Create the longest track possible without letting the marble fall off.
A steeper slope will accelerate the marble the faster however the total track length will be longer.
Build a marble roller coaster from foam pipe insulation in this fun science project.
It is not easy to get it right the first time.
Before you try building an entire roller coaster practice building the individual track segments.
You can print this template and cut out the pieces or follow the instructions to draw your own with a pencil and ruler.
Get the lesson plan and project sheet for this activity.
But when you get it right it can be exhilarating.
You have to experiment with different height and different loop sizes to make a good roller coaster marble run.
Get the science fair guide.
The marble roller coaster is an open ended challenge.