** This thread discusses the Content article: Hands-on for Minnesota students: The Science of Snow Tubing **

Here's an innovative way to get our restless kids out of the classroom, let them learn a few things, and see our areas in a different light.

Minnesota's Wild Mountain invites grade 6-12 math and science classes to the hill and lets them conduct experiments relating to power, speed, friction, acceleration, potential and kinetic energy as it relates to objects on their tubing slope.

In its second year, programs run three hours, the children work in teams, and equipment has been provided by mountain staff. Teachers are even given a workbook that helps them conduct the experiments. [download workbook]

Students measure the slope angle, time the tubes from point to point, conduct experiments pertaining to weight and mass and more. They also calculate the power it takes to haul a loaded tube up the hill.

Having the students work in teams exposes them to the real-life challenges found in any occupation, particularly those in our own industry. 

For additional information visit www.wildmountain.com.  For photos or questions contact carrie@wildmountain.com.