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Top Text Title: Top Text: <b><font size="&quot;6&quot;"><font face="&quot;arial&quot;"><font color="&quot;FF0000&quot;"><marquee>HISTORIAN</marquee></font> <img src="&quot;http://teacherweb.com/MD/OxonHillMS/TechEffectScreamMachineWebQuest/coas"> <font color="&quot;000000&quot;"><font size="&quot;4&quot;"> <b><u>ROLE DESCRIPTION</u> - <br /></b></font><font size="&quot;3&quot;"><font color="&quot;000000&quot;"><i> The historian studies and analyzes the history, or chronological events, of roller coasters. This also includes historical facts, data, and statistics. </i> <br /><b><u><font size="&quot;4&quot;"> Your task - </font></u><br /><font size="&quot;3&quot;"> <i>Visit the links below. Record your responses to each task. Read to find details to complete the following: </i></font> <br /><font size="&quot;3&quot;"> <img src="&quot;http://teacherweb.com/MD/OxonHillMS/TechEffectScreamMachineWebQuest/arro"> 1. The Gravity Pleasure Switchback Railway was the first roller coaster built in America at Coney Island, New York, in 1884. What was it made of and what was its top speed? Using specific details like names, dates, and design, explain how coasters evolved from the Gravity Pleasure Switchback Railway to those of today. What has been the biggest reason for this evolution? You may want to draw or use Microsoft Word to create a detailed timeline or chart displaying this information. Click <a href="&quot;http://library.thinkquest.org/C005075F/English_Version/history%">here</a> for details on coaster evolution. From the Switchback Railway to &quot;hypercoasters&quot;! What's a &quot;hypercoaster&quot;? Click <a href="&quot;http://thrillride.com/MillForce/mf.html&quot;">here</a> and <a href="&quot;http://www.time.com/time/photoessays/coasters/index.html&quot;"> here</a> for &quot;hypercoaster&quot; information. <br></br> <img src="&quot;http://teacherweb.com/MD/OxonHillMS/TechEffectScreamMachineWebQuest/arro"> 2. Recent lawsuits have been brought by roller coaster riders who claim injuries such as brain damage. If the size and speed of a coaster doesn�t necessarily make it more dangerous, what does? What facts, data, and/or statistics could you present to defend the building of your ultimate scream machine? Click <a href="&quot;http://www.expertsafety.com/TheNewRollerCoasters.pdf&quot;"> The New Roller Coasters: Thrills, Chills and Few Spills</a>, a <a href="&quot;http://www.viamagazine.com/top_stories/articles/rollercoaster02.asp&quot;"> &quot;Via Magazine&quot;</a> article, <a href="&quot;http://www.coasterquest.com/coastersafety.htm&quot;"> &quot;Roller Coaster Safety&quot;</a> article, and a <a href="&quot;http://themeparks.about.com/cs/sixflagsparks/a/CoasterSafety.htm&quot;"> &quot;Theme Parks&quot;</a> article for information. View a Quick Time video clip on coaster safety by clicking <a href="&quot;http://www.ohiomathworks.org/themeparks/Actv3.mov&quot;">here. </a> Read the article, <a href="&quot;http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2002/06/25/earlyshow/living/parenting/ma"> &quot;How Safe are Roller Coasters&quot; </a> and view a Real Player clip from CBS News by clicking the video link on the page <a href="&quot;http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2002/06/25/earlyshow/living/parenting/ma"> here.</a><br /> <img src="&quot;http://teacherweb.com/MD/OxonHillMS/TechEffectScreamMachineWebQuest/arro"> 3. Visit this <a href="&quot;http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/&quot;">�Ultimate...� </a> link to answer the following:<br /> A. What is the tallest and fastest roller coaster in the world? B. How fast does it go? C. Where is the <i>Supreme Scream</i> located? (Click the &quot;thrill rides&quot; tab on the website for this.) How about <i>The Freefall</i>? D. What roller coaster has the longest drop? E. What roller coaster is the longest in the world? <br /> <img src="&quot;http://teacherweb.com/MD/OxonHillMS/TechEffectScreamMachineWebQuest/arro"> 4. Click the link <a href="&quot;http://www.rcdb.com&quot;">here</a> to find out the latest news on coasters. Identify the name, location, dimensions, and speed of a new coaster expected to open this year? What conclusion(s) can you make about this new coaster and the direction that the roller coaster industry is going? How does this help with ideas for your coaster?<br /> <img src="&quot;http://teacherweb.com/MD/OxonHillMS/TechEffectScreamMachineWebQuest/arro"> 5. Compare the names given to roller coasters in history. Do these names reflect the coasters� characteristics? Give examples. What changes do you find in the kinds of names given to coasters from the early days to recent times? Why the changes? What unique name would you consider for your ultimate scream machine? Why? <br /> <img src="&quot;http://teacherweb.com/MD/OxonHillMS/TechEffectScreamMachineWebQuest/arro"> 6. Be ready to present and explain your findings to your team. You and your team will use this information for the design of your ultimate scream machine.<br /> <center><b><font size="&quot;4&quot;"><u>LINKS</u></font></b></center> <ul><a href="&quot;http://learner.org/exhibits/parkphysics/coaster2.html&quot;"> Roller Coaster History</a> <a href="&quot;http://www.me.utexas.edu/~uer/roller/history.html&quot;"> History of Roller Coaster Innovations</a> <a href="&quot;http://www.me.utexas.edu/~uer/roller/history.html&quot;"> The Effects of New Technology on Roller Coaster Thrills, Safety and Economics </a> <a href="&quot;http://www.expertsafety.com/TheNewRollerCoasters.pdf&quot;"> The New Roller Coasters: Thrills, Chills and Few Spills</a> <a href="&quot;http://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,165350,00.html&quot;"> Are They Dangerous?</a> <a href="&quot;http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com&quot;"> Ultimate Rollercoaster Database</a><br /> <a href="&quot;http://www.rcdb.com&quot;">The Latest News</a></ul> <center> <font face="&quot;elephant&quot;"><font size="&quot;2&quot;">Tech Effect</font></font><font size="&quot;1&quot;"><font face="&quot;arial&quot;"><i><font color="&quot;000000&quot;"> Rashida Betts, Literacy Coach G. 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