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