
How do amusement parks use the laws of force and motion to make rides fun?
Grade 5, Informational Text
In this pack, students read informational texts about how principles of force and motion are used in the design of amusement park rides. Students must read closely to understand the story and to locate evidence to support their answer to the Key Question.
Student Resources
Student Passages

Around and Around
Lexile: 820L

Pendulums and Pirate Ships
Lexile: 830L

That Falling Feeling
Lexile: 920L

Things that Go Bump
Lexile: 970L
Connecting Passage

King of the Thrill Rides
Lexile: 880L