Coaster Camp: Simple Machines in Roller Coaster Design

Coaster Camp: Simple Machines in Roller Coaster Design

Coaster Camp: Simple Machines in Roller Coaster Design

Explore how the six simple machines are used in roller coaster systems, study real-world examples, and design a ride concept with technical explanations.

Coaster Camp: Simple Machines in Roller Coaster Design

$87.88

5 classes · $17.58 per class

Paid once.

Level
Beginner
Ages
8–12
Duration
55 min
Classes
5 / Week
Weeks
1

Class Experience

Led by a roller coaster engineer, this course examines the six simple machines (lever, inclined plane, pulley, wheel & axle, screw, wedge) and their applications in coaster systems like lifts, launches, restraints, trains, and support structures. Lessons include interactive games, visual presentations, video examples from global parks, and guidance to develop and present a coaster design project.

Learning Outcomes

  • Identify the six simple machines and their differences

  • Explain how simple machines function in roller coaster systems

  • Describe technical and scientific aspects of simple machines

  • Design a coaster concept and explain which simple machines it uses

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Meet your Instructor

Joined August, 2026

4.1

22

Reviews

20+

Years

3,800+

Students

With over twenty years of experience sharing engineering concepts with young learners, this instructor brings real-world ride engineering experience to the classroom, including work on major theme-park attractions. A background in mechanical engineering informs clear, practical l…

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