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Days 1 - 39
Project Introduction and Essential Questions
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Introduction to Rollercoaster Physics
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Introduction to Rollercoaster Physics
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Concept Exploration: Forces and Energy
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Essential Question Brainstorming
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Exploring Forces and Energy
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Team Formation and Brainstorming
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Design Challenge Kickoff
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Forces and Energy Workshop
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Rollercoaster Design Challenge Kick-off
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Guided Inquiry: Energy Transformation
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Community Partner Introduction
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Reflection and Feedback Session
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Rollercoaster Design Challenge Kickoff
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Introduction to Community Partners
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Exploring Momentum and Collisions
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Model Refinement and Testing
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Hands-on Forces Experiment
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Initial Reflection and Feedback
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Closing Reflection
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Exploring Forces and Motion
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Exploring Forces in Rollercoaster Design
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Understanding Forces and Motion
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Discussion on Forces in Rollercoasters
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Introduction to Energy Types
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Brainstorming Rollercoaster Safety Features
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Energy Forms and Transfer Exploration
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Energy Transfer Exploration
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Momentum and Collisions Demonstration
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Group Reflection and Discussion
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Reflect and Record
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Designing Energy Efficient Rollercoasters
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Momentum and Collisions Workshop
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Peer Feedback Session on Rollercoaster Designs
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Energy Types and Transformation Exploration
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Reflection and Design Refinement
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Design Sketch Refinement
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Energy Transfer in Rollercoasters
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Analyzing Forces and Motion
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Forces and Tension Exploration
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Momentum Exploration through Experiments
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Application to Rollercoaster Design
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Design Challenge: Incorporating Tension
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Collaborative Force Diagram Creation
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Energy Conservation Simulation
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Momentum and Collisions Exploration
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Introduction to Friction
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Model Adjustments and Testing
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Friction Application in Design
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Design Challenge: Minimizing Collision Impact
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Peer Review and Feedback Session
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Energy Conversion Workshop
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Momentum and Energy Transfer Simulation
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Reflection and Goal Setting
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Design Iteration and Feedback
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Peer Review and Reflection
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Rollercoaster Design Sketch Finalization
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Introduction to Rollercoaster Dynamics
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Exploring Tension and Friction
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Material Selection and Testing
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Hands-On Experiment: Tension in Action
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Hands-on Velocity and Acceleration Activity
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Reflection and Discussion
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Constructing Mini Rollercoaster Models
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Introduction to Momentum Conservation
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Understanding Friction in Rollercoasters
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Guided Activity: Momentum in Rollercoasters
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Design Challenge: Optimizing Friction
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Peer Review and Feedback
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Model Testing and Iteration
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Peer Feedback on Friction Optimization
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Energy Transfer Simulation
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Reflection and Design Iteration
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Reflection and Design Journal Update
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Problem-Solving Workshop: Optimizing Energy
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Closing Reflection and Goal Setting
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Exploring Energy Conservation
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Rollercoaster Forces Exploration
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Exploring Rollercoaster Dynamics
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Reflection and Group Discussion
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Rollercoaster Energy Analysis
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Energy Types and Transfer Discussion
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Introduction to 3D Modeling
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Momentum in Rollercoasters Experiment
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Design Adjustments Workshop
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Peer Feedback Session
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Design Refinement Workshop
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Designing Rollercoaster Elements
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Peer Feedback and Iteration Session
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Understanding Energy Conservation
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Peer Review of 3D Models
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Energy Application in Design
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Reflection and Goal Setting
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Reflection and Iteration
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Momentum and Energy in Rollercoasters
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Introduction to 3D Modeling Software
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Rollercoaster Simulation Exploration
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Hands-On Activity: Energy and Momentum Calculations
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Hands-On 3D Design Practice
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Digital Simulation Reflection and Feedback
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Reflection and Goal Setting
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Advanced 3D Design Techniques
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Design Refinement Based on Simulations
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Design Refinement: Applying Energy Transformations
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3D Modeling Revisions
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Peer Review and Feedback
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Collaborative Design Session
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Documenting Changes
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Simulation Exploration: Virtual Rollercoaster Design
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Community Partner Q&A Session
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Design Review and Feedback
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Reflection on Learning and Design Iteration
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Problem-Solving Session: Simulation Insights
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Iteration and Improvement
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Closing Reflection and Next Steps
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Community Partner Introduction
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Rollercoaster Forces Recap
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Introduction to Energy Conservation in Rollercoasters
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Hands-On Energy Conservation Experiment
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Energy and Forces in Real Rollercoasters
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Community Partner Collaboration Preparation
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Group Reflection and Discussion
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Community Partner Collaboration Session
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Exploring Advanced Concepts of Forces and Momentum
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Simulation Refinement Session
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Design Reflection and Peer Feedback
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Reflection and Feedback Integration
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Peer Collaboration: Feedback and Iteration
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Set Goals for Model Improvement
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Community Partner Q&A Session
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Design Iteration Focus
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Hands-On Model Refinement
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Design Iteration Based on Expert Insights
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Peer Review and Reflection
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Testing and Data Collection
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Reflection and Insights Sharing
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Review of Energy Concepts
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Advanced Momentum and Collision Exploration
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Virtual Rollercoaster Design
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Feedback and Iteration Session
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Design Refinement Workshop
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Incorporating Real-World Observations
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Energy Efficiency Analysis
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Optimization Workshop: Real vs. Virtual Models
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Momentum and Collision Analysis
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Safety Feature Design Session
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Hands-On Refinement
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Peer Review and Strategy Session
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Reflection and Goal Setting
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Design Implementation Workshop
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Community Partner Feedback Preparation
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Reflection and Iteration
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Reflection and Documentation
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Preparation for Rollercoaster Showcase Day
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Advanced 3D Modeling Techniques
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Real-World Rollercoaster Analysis
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Introduction to 3D Printing
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Design Finalization
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Applying Observations to Design
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Peer Critique and Feedback Session
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Preparation for 3D Printing
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Prototype Testing and Evaluation
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3D Model Review Session
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Expert Feedback Integration
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Design Adjustment Workshop
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Reflect and Document
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Data Analysis and Iteration
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Submit for 3D Printing
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Exploring Real-World Applications
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Community Partner Feedback Integration
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Reflection and Documentation
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Reflection and Planning
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Discussion on Real-World Insights
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Preparation for Next Phase
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Reflection and Goal Setting for Next Steps
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3D Printed Model Review
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Design Enhancement Workshop
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3D Printing Preparation
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Prototype Testing and Evaluation
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Collaborative Final Checks
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Design Improvement Workshop
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Reflection and Documentation
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Introduction to 3D Printing Process
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Advanced Energy Simulation
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Hands-On Model Modification
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Hands-On 3D Printing Setup
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Simulation Feedback Session
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Testing and Data Collection
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Group Discussion and Feedback
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Preparation for Rollercoaster Showcase
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3D Printing Monitoring and Reflection
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Community Partner Presentation Preparation
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Post-Printing Evaluation
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Rehearsal and Peer Review
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Reflective Journaling
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Reflection and Goal Setting
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Advanced Forces and Energy Workshop
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Final Model Adjustments
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Rollercoaster Model Evaluation and Improvement
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Design Iteration and Feedback Session
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Data Collection and Analysis
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Design Adjustment and Iteration
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Hands-On Testing of Modified Models
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Presentation Development
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Digital Simulation Calibration
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Peer Feedback and Revision
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Peer Review and Reflection
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Reflection and Documentation
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Safety Features Enhancement Workshop
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Preparation for Rollercoaster Showcase Day
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Rehearsal and Refinement
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Community Partner Feedback Integration
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Peer Feedback and Final Adjustments
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Reflection and Goal Setting
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Final Design Refinement
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Rollercoaster Showcase Prep
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Rollercoaster Showcase Preparation
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3D Printing Preparation
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Peer Feedback Session
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Peer Feedback Session
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Reflection and Revision
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Reflection on Learning Journey
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Final Presentation Rehearsal
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3D Printing Demonstration
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Exhibition Setup Planning
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Final Adjustments and Documentation
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Reflection Session
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Group Reflection and Goal Setting
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Rollercoaster Showcase Day
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Rollercoaster Showcase Preparation
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Rollercoaster Design Expo Preparation
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Feedback and Reflection
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Peer Review and Feedback Integration
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Expo Rehearsal and Setup
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Feedback and Final Adjustments
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Final Presentation Preparation
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Rollercoaster Design Expo Rehearsal
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Rollercoaster Design Expo Preparation
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Presentation Rehearsal
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Peer Review and Feedback
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Expo Display Finalization
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Reflection and Adjustments
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Guided Peer Presentation Practice
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Final Design Review
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Rollercoaster Showcase Day Setup
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Community Partner Engagement
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Refinement Based on Peer Feedback
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Showcase Rehearsal
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Guided Reflection
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Rollercoaster Design Expo
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Community Partner Q&A Preparation
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Reflection and Documentation
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Expo Setup and Logistics
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Reflection and Goal Setting
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Feedback and Recognition
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Closing Reflection and Celebration
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Rollercoaster Design Expo Setup
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Rollercoaster Design Finalization
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Expo Rehearsal and Peer Review
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Presentation Skills Workshop
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Community Partner Interaction Prep
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Expo Presentation Practice
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Final Touches and Reflection
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Peer Review and Feedback Session
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Community Partner Q&A Session
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Rollercoaster Design Expo Day
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Reflection and Goal Setting
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Post-Expo Reflection and Feedback
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Final Reflection and Discussion
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Rollercoaster Design Expo Setup
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Feedback Integration and Final Adjustments
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Expo Presentation Practice
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Celebrating Our Learning
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Rollercoaster Design Expo
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Future Applications and Exploration
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Community Partner Thank You and Reflections
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Reflection and Celebration
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Final Video Presentation Review
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Project Closure and Documentation
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