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ART/ 3rd-4th grade. Students will use technology to research (NT/Concrete) the Amusement Park Cedar Point. They will familiarize themselves with all of its Roller Coasters (Visual) and their height requirements in collaboratively (NF) in small groups. The ultimate goal is for the students to become designers (Abstract) and each group will create a roller coaster of their own (Global) on the game Roller Coaster Tycoon or by drawing one on a large piece of drawing paper (SP). Students will relate to the lesson by researching the height requirements for the different roller coasters at Cedar Point. They will categorize the coasters based on height requirements. (Sequential/ Compare/Contrast)) Students will need to know how to measure in inches and then take turns measuring (SJ) the height of each of the group members (Kinesthetic/Tactual). Once all heights have been documented, they will identify what coasters can be ridden by each group member (Conceptualize), a graph will be prepared to demonstrate which students are able to ride each coaster by meeting height requirements. It will then be necessary for students to collaborate and as designers (Auditory), create a roller coaster of their own taking into consideration the need for safety and height requirements (Comprehend/ Combine).   Supplies: Paper, Pencil, Laptops, Internet Access, Measuring tape, Roller Coaster Tycoon, drawing paper and crayons.    To be successful at this assignment I need to ensure the students have the following knowledge: Students will need to be familiar with the Amusement Park Cedar Point, the definition of height requirement, how to measure in inches, how to search the internet, a demonstration on Roller Coaster Tycoon. Introduction: I will ask the students if they have ever been on a roller coaster and if anyone has not, I will ask if they would like to. I will then ask the students if they have ever been to or heard of Cedar Point. I will briefly discuss how they are designed and why for safety reasons they develop height requirements. Let’s find out who can ride the roller coasters at Cedar Point and then you can be the designers and create your own roller coaster. Schedule: Week 1: 47 minutes. After the introduction, students will be divided into six groups of four and given a laptop; I will walk them through the website initially and then give them time to conduct their research. How many roller coasters and what are the height restrictions. Students will then categorize the coasters based on their height limit. Students will be given measuring tape and measure the height of each student in their group. It will be necessary for students to write their names in where they are tall enough to ride. Week 2: 47 minutes. Students will collaboratively design a roller coaster on Roller Coaster Tycoon or on a piece of drawing paper. A consideration I may need to make is students that are not very familiar with gaming programs and or the internet, if the group decides they want to create the roller coaster in Roller Coaster Tycoon, I will need to pair that student in a group with someone that is strong with computers. I do not have to provide a grade so as long as all students participate, they will complete the assignment. Enough choices have been provided for all students to participate.