NEW FOR 2025
Take your classroom to new heights!
May 16, 2025
Park Hours: 9am – 5pm
Technology & Engineering Day at Six Flags Great America offers knowledge and fun in one sweet deal. Students will have a one-of-a-kind opportunity to hear from a Six Flags engineer while also getting to explore science, technology, engineering and math by observing (and RIDING) the mechanics of world-class coasters, thrill rides and more.
Featuring thrills and fun:
- Interactive Presentation led by Six Flags Engineer
- Workbooks
- Data Collection Apps for download
- Lunch options for students and chaperones
Launch into Learning
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Collecting Data on Theme Park Rides
Six Flags Great America has gone digital! Please come prepared to collect data using updated resources.
There are several different smart phone apps that may help in data collection and analysis while in the park. Suggested apps are Physics Toolbox by Vieyra Software, and another is phyphox by TWTH Aachen University.
Physics Toolbox has a rollercoaster mode built in, and phyphox can create an experiment by combining the altitude and accelerometer sensors. This will only work for phones that have a barometer. Some phones do not have this sensor. If using a smart phone, it must be stored in a secure pocket for the entire duration of the ride. Devices may not be held in hand. Page 28 in the Teacher Workbook has more information on how to use the suggested apps for data collection.
Technology & Engineering Day Presentation
- 11:30am – Engineering of Theme Park Rides (Located in Grand Music Hall)
