Tuesday, July 4, 2 PM
For next week’s Watch & Wonder Highlight, we’re thrilled to feature the film A Castle in Every Heart. After watching, dive deeper with resources about how physics laws affect amusement park ride design on PBS LearningMedia.
In A Castle in Every Heart, journey back in time with producer and host, Derek Muirden, and meet Adirondack legend and theme park pioneer, Arto Monaco: a gifted storyteller, artist and friend to children and adults of all ages. Learn about Monaco’s remarkable life and the history of The Land of Make Believe along the Ausable River.
PBS LearningMedia
Amusement Park Physics
Grades 9-12
How do physics laws affect amusement park ride design? You’ll have a chance to find out by designing your own roller coaster with this online interactive from Annenberg Learner.
In school or at home, take advantage of the Watch & Wonder broadcast schedule. Running each weekday from 1-3 PM, Watch & Wonder is great for classroom viewing, distance instruction, and families looking to spend some extra, quality time together. Featured programs are ideal for kids in grades 6-12, encouraging creativity with the arts, kick starting innovation through STEM, and expanding their horizons with stories from across the globe!
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