Physics, Science and Math Day Packet
Name:
Date:
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Greetings,
We have created this packet to assist you with your curriculum for your
visit to Cedar Point during Physics, Science & Math Week. The information
can be used as is, or if you wish you may customize the activities/questions
for your students. While every effort has been made to insure accuracy
of the information, please remember Cedar Point is not an educational
institution. Special thanks to Perkins Local Schools in Sandusky, OH for their
help in developing this packet. We know this packet can and will add to the
educational enjoyment of the day.
See you on the midway!
Sincerely,
Cedar Point Staff
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SANDCASTLE
SUITES HOTEL
MEAN STREAK
LIGHTHOUSE
POINT
MAVERICK®
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FRONTIERTOWN
GEMINI
SKYHAWK
CHALLENGE
PARK
CAMP
SNOOPY
MILLENNIUM
FORCE®
SHOOT
THE RAPIDS
SOAK
CITY®
MAGNUM
XL-200
RESORTS
ENTRANCE GATE
Physics, Science & Math
Week Activities*
Activities are scheduled from
10:00am – 3:00pm unless otherwise noted
1.Point Pavilion
Physics, Science & Math Week Meal
11:30pm – 1:30pm (advance purchase necessary)
2.Education Plaza
University of Toledo - Physics
HOTEL
BREAKERS
MANTIS
®
OSU Stone Lab & Ohio Sea Grant
ODNR - Office of Coastal Management
POWER
TOWER
COSI - Columbus
Michgian Science Center
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CORKSCREW
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Youth Technology Academy-Cuyahoga
Community College (M-Th)
Imagination Station (W-Th)
WINDSEEKER
BEACH ENTRANCE GATE
MARINA
ENTRANCE
GATE
Lorain County Community College (W-Th)
3. Education Stage
11:00AM Explosive Science Demo by COSI
12:00PM Weather Education Meet & Greet (M&W)
1:00PM Cedar Point Engineer Q&A
2:00PM Explosive Science Demo by COSI
4. NASA Glenn Research Center (W)
SECURITY
WICKED
TWISTER
GIANT
WHEEL
RAPTOR
5. Chaperone VIP Lounge 11:00am – 5:00pm
*Dates, hours and participation subject to change
KIDDY
KINGDOM
®
GATEKEEPER
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For Our Guests
with Disabilities
PUBLIC PICNIC
AREAS
RENTAL
CENTER
MAIN
ENTRANCE
GATE
SEASON PASS
CENTER
GUEST
SERVICES
ADMISSION TICKETS/
GROUP SALES
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Our goal is to give all of our guests a safe
and enjoyable day. Every guest has different
capabilities and limitations, so before waiting in
line, please stop at the Park Operations Office.
We’ll brief you on our Guest Assistance Guide and
explain how it applies to your specific situation.
For more information, read our Rider Safety Guide,
available at Guest Services, Town Hall Museum
and the Park Operations Office, or in advance of
your visit by calling 419-627-2301.
Inequalities of Ride Height Requirement
Examples:
x ≥ 48 inches
(The height requirement for Blue Streak is
greater than or equal to 48 inches)
52 inches ≤ x ≤ 78 inches
Now You Try:
Ocean Motion
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Giant Wheel
A
64 ft.
D
B
C
Types of Angles
1. What angle and how many degrees does Point A, Point D and Point C make?
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2. What angle and how many degrees does Point A, Point D and Point B make?
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3. What is the distance from point A to Point C? What is this called?
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Area of the Giant Wheel (Hint: π times radius squared)
4. Find the Area of the Giant Wheel.
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Circumference
5. If you do one full rotation, how far have you traveled?
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6. If you do a half rotation, how far have you traveled?
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7. Pythagorean Theorem (____+____=____)
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8. What is the distance from Point A to Point C? (Hint: look at what shape it would make!)
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Transportation
• One bus holds 52 students
• Cedar Point is open for 150 days
1. If 3,140,000 guests travel to Cedar Point in one year, on average how many guests come to Cedar Point per day?
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2. If there are 152 students traveling to Cedar Point on a bus, how many busses would they need to take?
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3. If there are 200 students traveling to Cedar Point on a bus, how many busses would they need to take?
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4. If there are 3,140,000 guests traveling to Cedar Point on a bus, how many busses would they need to take?
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5. If each guest would spend on average $15. How much money would that generate?
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Concession Stand
Fill out the price per item. Please circle the best unit price.
Toft’s Ice Cream
Price
Unit Price
Price
Unit Price
1 scoop
2 scoops
Coca-Cola Soft Drink
Regular 20oz
Large 32oz
Directions: Please full in 5 items that you would buy and their prices.
Figure out the total price including tax. Items DO NOT have to be purchased.
Item
Price
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Total cost of all items
Tax (7.25%)
Total cost after tax
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Passenger Capacity
Ride
Estimated
Riders
Per Hour
Number of Trains
and Passengers per
Train
How many times does each
train go though each hour
6 Trains x 18 Passengers = 108
People per Rotation
1,500
6 Trains,
18 Riders per Train
2,000
3 Trains,
28 Riders per Train
1,600
3 Trains,
26 Riders per Train
1,800
3 Trains,
32 Riders per Train
1,000
1 Trains,
32 Riders per Train
1,710
3 Trains,
32 Riders per Train
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1,500/108 = 13.8 times
Each Train Goes By
Approximately 13-14
times per Hour
Power Tower
Use Diagram Below
1. How far does Power Tower Drop you?
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2. How long (seconds) does it take to drop? (use your stopwatch or cell phone as a timer)
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3. Vertical Change (Drop Side): (Ending Point – Starting Point) / Time (Seconds)
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3. Vertical Change (Thrust Side): (Ending Point – Starting Point) / Time (Seconds)
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3. Are the two sides the same or different? Explain?
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240 ft
40 ft
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Potential and Kinetic Energy
At the following coasters you must point out the following points of energy and velocity.
MAVERICK
1. Points of maximum potential and kinetic energy – Label on picture.
2. Points of maximum and minimum velocity – Label on picture.
3. Explain how the shape or position of the track affects the speed.
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4. Explain where the speed was at its maximum and minimum.
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Maverick
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Potential and Kinetic Energy
Millennium Force
1. Points of maximum potential and kinetic energy – Label on picture.
2. Points of maximum and minimum velocity – Label on picture.
3. Explain how the shape or position of the track affects the speed.
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4. Explain where the speed was at its maximum and minimum.
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Millennium Force
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Potential and Kinetic Energy
GateKeeper
1. Points of maximum potential and kinetic energy – Label on picture.
2. Points of maximum and minimum velocity – Label on picture.
3. Explain how the shape or position of the track affects the speed.
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4. Explain where the speed was at its maximum and minimum.
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GateKeeper
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