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Create incredible paper roller coasters using strips of heavy paper. By folding, cutting, and taping the paper strips together you can make
sturdy roller coasters that reach the ceiling!
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Using paper roller coaster templates with a class can be a fun way to teach the physics of energy and motion, as well as the importance of the engineering design process. Download a few free lessons to see how Paper Roller Coaster templates can be used in the classroom.
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A digital version of the directions with over ninety color photographs, and eleven templates suitable for printing onto card stock. Print them today! Download directions will also include a link to watch instructional videos for each of the standard templates. After completing your payment, look for and click on the link that says Return to Merchant to download the files right away. If you are unable to download the files, don't worry. You will also receive download directions through e-mail, usually within a few hours. Each set of the standard templates may be used for one home or classroom only. You supply card stock, marbles, tape, and a piece of cardboard. Download the "letter size" templates for standard printers in the U.S.A. and/or A4 paper size which is used nearly everywhere else. No shipping charge!
New! In addition to receiving the instructions and PDF templates suitable for printing, you will also have the option of downloading DXF files of the letter size templates. These can be used with Silhouette Cameo craft cutting machines. Put away your scissors and get perfect results.
If you're ready for a challenge, try building these twelve new designs to add some extra excitement to your Paper Roller Coaster. Templates include the tipping switch, rotating arm, mini-funnel, switchbacks, zigzags, and the half-pipe. After paying for the advanced templates, look for and click on the link that says Return to Merchant to download the files right away. If you are unable to download the files, don't worry. You will also receive download directions through e-mail, usually within a few hours. Download directions will also include a link to watch instructional videos for each of the new templates. Each set of advanced templates may be used for one home or classroom only. These templates are meant as an addition to the standard templates. Download "letter size" templates for customers in the U.S.A. and/or A4 paper size, used in other countries. No shipping charge!
Makes a great gift for the budding paper engineer! Don't want to bother buying card stock and copying the templates yourself? The individual set includes enough pre-printed card stock to build a five-foot tall roller coaster. You even get five marbles! The Individual Set does not include the right to make additional copies, but if you only want to build one, this is your best bet!
The Individual Set includes 48 sheets of card stock. The patterns used to make the frame of the roller coaster are printed on white 110 pound card stock and the patterns for the track are printed in nine different colors of 65 pound card stock.
New! Kit now includes a half pipe, stairs, and zig-zag, three designs from the Advanced Templates. With purchase, you get access to video directions for each of the pieces as well as a PDF with written directions and tips. The URL and QR codes are printed on the pieces, so help is always close by.
Don't have time to print or copy hundreds of sheets of card stock for your class? The class pack includes six times as many pre-printed sheets of card stock as found in an Individual Set. That's 288 sheets! Each Class Pack also includes six rolls of 3/4" x 600" transparent tape and a bag of marbles. The Class Pack does not include the right to make additional copies. You supply cardboard. A single $10 shipping fee will be added to the total order, regardless of the number of class packs you order. Shipping outside of the United States is not available.
New! Kit now includes a half pipe, stairs, and zig-zag, three designs from the Advanced Templates. With purchase, you get access to video directions for each of the pieces as well as a PDF with written directions and tips. The URL and QR codes are printed on the pieces, so help is always close by.
Set contains the card stock from six individual sets for the price of four.
Makes 1 roller coaster compatible with the 2024 Science Olympiad, Division B Roller Coaster event. Finished roller coaster includes:
You supply a foam board and tape. A $5 shipping fee will be added to the total order. Shipping outside of the United States is not available. PaperRollerCoasters.com is not affiliated with Science Olympiad.
A carefully crafted roller coaster made by Mr. Butterfield's science class at Summit High School.
A carefully crafted roller coaster made by Mr. Butterfield's science class at Summit High School.
"Double Threat" by Andrew Gatt.
"Brain Teaser" built by students in Brian Packham's class at Anderson Middle School, in Anderson California.
"Mind Eraser" built by students in Brian Packham's class at Anderson Middle School, in Anderson California.
"Drop and Roll" built by students in Brian Packham's class at Anderson Middle School, in Anderson California.
From Kristy Gross's 8th grade class "Nightmare Before Christmas"
From Kristy Gross's 8th grade class "Michael Jordan"
Andrew Gatt built this amazing Paper Roller Coaster with the help of his sons, Daniel and Gregory. It was completed in December 2014 and stood for five years.
Took a bit to prep and get ready but WOW my kids are so engaged and won't stop building!!!! They are coming in every extra second they have to work on it!!!! I've loved listening to the conversations and talking about the physics needed to make it work. 
WOW!!! All I can say is WOW! Parents donated cardstock and students had a blast! It was a way to reduce the rollercoaster experiment from piping insulation and lots of duct tape to a doable classroom of fun excitement with just cardstock and tape!!! Wonderful!!!!
This was by far one of the best end of the year units I have done with my students. My fourth graders loved being able to work with their friends designing a rollercoaster. They were also able to learn so many different physics concepts and put that knowledge to work.