The Year 12 Physics class studied in a different kind of classroom — at Luna Park — on Friday 8 March. The purpose of the excursion was to satisfy requirements relating to Unit 3 and to enrich the students’ understanding of Physics. There were turns, twists and rapid acceleration as they learnt about the forces acting to effect their bodies, which were unfamiliar to them. Students felt their stomachs lurch as they were spinning vertically on the Enterprise and felt heavy as they accelerated vertically upwards on the Coney Drop.
The experience reinforced what the students had learned in class, raised new questions, countered some myths about moving in circles and, best of all, integrated enjoyment and intellectual activity. Physics in Luna Park was real, it was fun and it provided personal challenges to some students who would not normally participate in thrill rides.
Many thanks to the students for wholeheartedly participating and to Ms Danni Webb for being a great, supportive colleague on the day.
