I am studying theme park rides and roller coasters because I want to find out about the physical and psychological elements that are considered in the design process in order to help my reader understand why they are so thrilling.
"The Ultimate Guide to theme parks"
"From new ride announcements, construction reports and the latest rumors: Screamscape always has something new to report."
"Review of Theme Parks"
"We love theme parks and roller coasters... We just have a funny way of showing it"
"Best Coaster Videos"
"Coasterforce are the best coaster Point of Views(POV) on the planet"
"Physiological Aspect of Roller Coasters and Thrill Rides"
"We love adrenaline and the physiological aspect of the thrill keeps us coming back for more"
"Loss of Control adds to the thrill."
"Thrills and Chills of Roller Coasters"
"Many Coasters use special elements other than height, drop, and speed to make them more thrilling."
Monday, March 24, 2014
Friday, March 21, 2014
Capstone Topic Proposal
I am studying theme park rides and roller coasters because I want to find out about the physical and psychological elements that are considered in the design process in order to help my reader understand why they are so thrilling.
Thursday, March 20, 2014
From a Question to a Signifigance
I am trying to learn about amusement parks, rides, and roller coasters.
I am trying to learn about amusement parks, rides, and roller coasters because I want to find out why we have them and what makes them so enjoyable.
I am trying to learn about amusement parks, rides, and roller coasters because I want to find out why we have them and what makes them so enjoyable in order for others to know which rides are the best and are they worth going to and riding.
I am trying to learn about amusement parks, rides, and roller coasters because I want to find out why we have them and what makes them so enjoyable.
I am trying to learn about amusement parks, rides, and roller coasters because I want to find out why we have them and what makes them so enjoyable in order for others to know which rides are the best and are they worth going to and riding.
Wednesday, March 19, 2014
Evaluating My Questions
1. What was the first thrill ride?
2. How have amusement parks changed over time?
3. How much has the technology in rides advanced?
4. Why would there be coasters made of wood?
5. What different types of rides are there?
6. What different types of coasters are there? Wood, Steel, Inverted, Floorless, Flying, Stand Up, Wing
7. How does wood differ from steel? Wood is rougher and steel is smoother.
8. What role do rides play in attracting attendance?
9. What types of testing do they put on rides?
10. How many tests do they have to put on rides to make them safe?
11. Why rides have different height restrictions? The restraints need to fit certain sized people
12. How much are parks willing to break records?
13. Is there a limit to how far records will go?
14. What if everyone was a thrill seeker?
15. What if rides weren't as safe as they are?
16. When will there be no accidents on ride?
17. Why are parks always liable for every accident or injury?
18. When will guests stop suing and take personal responsibility for their actions?
19. What other thrill rides are there other than roller coasters?
20. Why aren't all parks open year round? In Northern Climates it is too cold and very few would go
21. What do people think of the employees?
22. What qualities make rides or roller coasters good and enjoyable?
23. What qualities make a park a good park?
2. How have amusement parks changed over time?
3. How much has the technology in rides advanced?
4. Why would there be coasters made of wood?
5. What different types of rides are there?
6. What different types of coasters are there? Wood, Steel, Inverted, Floorless, Flying, Stand Up, Wing
7. How does wood differ from steel? Wood is rougher and steel is smoother.
8. What role do rides play in attracting attendance?
9. What types of testing do they put on rides?
10. How many tests do they have to put on rides to make them safe?
11. Why rides have different height restrictions? The restraints need to fit certain sized people
12. How much are parks willing to break records?
13. Is there a limit to how far records will go?
14. What if everyone was a thrill seeker?
15. What if rides weren't as safe as they are?
16. When will there be no accidents on ride?
17. Why are parks always liable for every accident or injury?
18. When will guests stop suing and take personal responsibility for their actions?
19. What other thrill rides are there other than roller coasters?
20. Why aren't all parks open year round? In Northern Climates it is too cold and very few would go
21. What do people think of the employees?
22. What qualities make rides or roller coasters good and enjoyable?
23. What qualities make a park a good park?
Monday, March 17, 2014
20 Questions
Amusement Parks are always looking for better rides to attract guests looking for thrills.
1. What was the first thrill ride?
2. How have amusement parks changed over time?
3. How much has the technology in rides advanced?
4. Why would there be coasters made of wood?
5. What different types of rides are there?
6. What different types of coasters are there?
7. How does wood differ from steel?
8. What role do rides play in attracting attendance?
9. What types of testing do they put on rides?
10. How many tests do they have to put on rides to make them safe?
11. Why rides have different height restrictions?
12. How much are parks willing to break records?
13. Is there a limit to how far records will go?
14. What if everyone was a thrill seeker?
15. What if rides weren't as safe as they are?
16. When will there be no accidents on ride?
17. Why are parks always liable for every accident or injury?
18. When will guests stop suing and take personal responsibility for their actions?
19. What other thrill rides are there other than roller coasters?
20. Why aren't all parks open year round?
21. What do people think of the employees?
22. What qualities make rides or roller coasters good and enjoyable?
23. What qualities make a park a good park?
1. What was the first thrill ride?
2. How have amusement parks changed over time?
3. How much has the technology in rides advanced?
4. Why would there be coasters made of wood?
5. What different types of rides are there?
6. What different types of coasters are there?
7. How does wood differ from steel?
8. What role do rides play in attracting attendance?
9. What types of testing do they put on rides?
10. How many tests do they have to put on rides to make them safe?
11. Why rides have different height restrictions?
12. How much are parks willing to break records?
13. Is there a limit to how far records will go?
14. What if everyone was a thrill seeker?
15. What if rides weren't as safe as they are?
16. When will there be no accidents on ride?
17. Why are parks always liable for every accident or injury?
18. When will guests stop suing and take personal responsibility for their actions?
19. What other thrill rides are there other than roller coasters?
20. Why aren't all parks open year round?
21. What do people think of the employees?
22. What qualities make rides or roller coasters good and enjoyable?
23. What qualities make a park a good park?
Friday, March 14, 2014
From a Broad Topic to a Focused One
1. The Miracle on Ice was one of the most exciting games in Olympic hockey history. The Cold War was going on between the U.S. and Russia. Many thought Russia would win the gold
2. Thousands of sea turtles are killed as a result of bycatch. Bycatch is when a non target species is caught because of hunting or fishing.
3. In a 2005 poll most people said rides are the main reason they come to theme parks and 25% of those people said roller coasters are the main attraction. Amusement Parks are always looking for better rides to attract guests looking for thrills.
2. Thousands of sea turtles are killed as a result of bycatch. Bycatch is when a non target species is caught because of hunting or fishing.
3. In a 2005 poll most people said rides are the main reason they come to theme parks and 25% of those people said roller coasters are the main attraction. Amusement Parks are always looking for better rides to attract guests looking for thrills.
Monday, March 10, 2014
Surfing for a Topic Link Model
Hockey
Professional Ice Hockey National Hockey League
History of the hockey History of the sport
Olympic Hockey Olympic Hockey
Animal Conservation
National Geographic on Animal Conservation National Geographic Animal Conservation
Global Issues on Animal Conservation Global Issues
Wildlife and Environmental Issues Wildlife and Environmental Issues
Amusement Parks
Information and updates on Amusement Parks Screamscape
Theme Park Review TPR
Amusement Park Industry and Trivia Amusement Park Industry
Professional Ice Hockey National Hockey League
History of the hockey History of the sport
Olympic Hockey Olympic Hockey
Animal Conservation
National Geographic on Animal Conservation National Geographic Animal Conservation
Global Issues on Animal Conservation Global Issues
Wildlife and Environmental Issues Wildlife and Environmental Issues
Amusement Parks
Information and updates on Amusement Parks Screamscape
Theme Park Review TPR
Amusement Park Industry and Trivia Amusement Park Industry
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