Internet Scavenger Hunt
This activity gets students ready for building the extensive database of roller coaster sites.

WEB SITE 1: http://www.learner.org/exhibits/parkphysics/coaster/

• Where was the first American roller coaster and what year was it created?
• Explain how the two types of energy work in a roller coaster.
• What are the different types of wheels on a roller coaster?
• What was the nation's first theme park?
• What was the first tubular steel coaster called?
• What is momentum?
• What is velocity?

WEB SITE 2: http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/

• What is the tallest and fastest roller coaster in the world?
• How fast does it go?
• Where is the Supreme Scream located?
• What amusement park has the Freefall?
• What roller coaster has the longest drop?
• What roller coaster is the longest in the world?

WEB SITE 3: http://www.rollercoaster.com/

• What is the "top coaster" according to rollercoaster.com?
• Where is the Viper located?
• Is the Viper made out of wood or steel?

WEB SITE 4: http://www.expage.com/page/coasterhistory

• When was the first real roller coaster built?
• Where was it built?
• Who is commonly referred to as the Father of the Roller Coaster?