Roller coaster

Janell had to build a roller coaster out of card board for her physics class, having a tennis ball make hills and a loop for extra credit. She could do it alone or in a group. The groups were taken so she decided to do it alone. This is what I would call one of the easier physics projects. Good thing Kay was home for the week, while I started his mom's taxes he went from me to Janell helping where needed.

As I remember all my kids had their dad "help" them do their physics projects..... Kay is a natural engineer. I remember the cardboard boat Rachael and two friends had as their project they made. Teams competed in a real swimming pool. They had to get in the boat and paddle across the swimming pool. Kay had them practice getting in as they made it on the grass in front of our house. The three girls held hands and counted slowly together as each foot went into the boat, slowly, slowly. The lesson did them well as theirs was the sturdiest and stayed afloat the longest. Some boats capsized upon entry. The girls watched and helped as Kay built it. I remember the pumpkin launcher the size of a small truck and the robot. Kay is a good one to have on your team.

Pete: expect a call to find out how to figure the calculations!