Roller coasters

The purpose of Roller Coasters

• Roller coasters were created as a form of transportation.

Inventor of the Roller Coaster

• Many people have contributed to the creation and developement of the Roller Coaster. Phillip Hinkle is credited for creating the first "Full circut" Roller coaster.

The use of Roller Coasters

• Roller coasters were originally used as a form of transportation through coal mines, but it was quickly realized that it could be used for entertainment.

Innovations of the Roller Coaster

• 7/2/1872 Improvement of Inclined Railways
• 5/18/1884 Circular Railway modifications
• 11/11/1884 Steam-driven hois
• 4/14/1885 Incline railway

Area of technology

• Roller Coasters are classified as the area of entertainment.
• Roller coasters are in the entertainment category because they are built solely for the entertainment of others.
• Roller Coasters are also in the category of transportation because that was it's original use.

The positive impact of the Roller Coaster

• Roller Coasters have been entertaining thrill seekers for years.

The negative impact of the Roller Coaster

• Roller Coasters have not had any overall enviromental impact.
• There are suspicions that Roller Coasters may cause hearing problems due to the loud noises.

S.T.E.M

• Science was used when determining the speed of the Coaster.
• Technology was used to move the Coaster.
• Mathematics were used to calculate the angles and length of the tracks.
• Engineering was used to build the tracks and the Coaster.

Quote

• “Life is like a roller coaster, live it, be happy, enjoy life." -Avril Lavigne

Citations

• aceonline.org. N.p., n.d. Web. 2 Apr. 2015.