Credits:

A Note About This Project...

This is one of my favorite end-of-the-yea r projects! There is lots of great
math involved, as well as art and writing. And the “theme park” focus is perfect
for the time of year.

This project can be as involved as you need it to be. For example, some
years my students have had two days to complete it, and other years they’ve
had two weeks! It’s up to you how many of the “extras” you want to incorporate.

In this download, you will find the following:

 Two versions of the “Theme Park Project” where students design a

theme park and create a scale drawing of their park.

 PROJECT A Students will calculate the area and perimeter of

the rides and attractions located within their theme park.

 PROJECT B (more challenging) Students will calculate the ar-

ea and perimeter of the rides and attractions located within

their theme park, as well as calculate the cost of the concrete
pads and fencing for the rides.

 *EXTRA: Students can create drawings of their rides and attractions

(they can complete just a few, or you can have them create a drawing
for everything in their park!! Again, this depends on your time frame!)

 *EXTRA: Students can write a persuasive business letter to the crea-

tors of the park encouraging them to select their park design.

 *EXTRA: students can make a brochure advertising their awesome

theme park!

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 A Note About This Project...

Typically, I run the project off in packet.

I include all the pages the students must finish and then I run
off a few of the EXTRAS for my early finishers to complete
while everyone else is still working!

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 PROJECT PACK
Name: _______________________________

Date: _______________________________

Class/Period: ________

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Introduction
Greetings! Car, Nee, & Val Entertainment, in conjunction
with Roller and Coaster Bros. Developers, are in negotiations
to develop a new theme park right here in our hometown!!
This theme park is going to have it all: whirling, twirling, mind-
swirling rides, scrum-deedle-i-umptious snacks, and glorious
games galore! A most definite good time for folks of all ages!
Before construction on the project can begin, our
Chamber of Commerce wants to see a design plan of this new
theme park. The developers have asked local kids to submit
their ideas for how this park should look.

Task
Your job is to create the theme park of your dreams
with the hope that Ms. Car, Mrs. Nee, and Mr. Val, along with
the Roller and Coaster brothers, will pick your design for the
new park. Your park must include rides, like perilous, puke-
producing coasters, lazy, lulling log flumes, and marvelous
merry-go-rounds. You also must have concession stands,
serving your favorite park fare, like fabulous funnel cake,
creamy ice cream cones, and humungous hot dogs. And
don’t forget to add some fun, fast-paced carnival
games!

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 Project

A
Theme Park Requirements

 Your park must be rectangular with dimensions 400 yards X 300

yards.

 Your park must contain at least five rides. These rides must
appeal to families of all ages, so you need fast rides as well as
“kiddie” rides.

 Your park must have at least one information booth and one
restroom.

 You must have at least one concession stand and one eating area.

 Games and a gift shop are optional.

 All rides, concession stands, game booths, information booths,

eating areas and restrooms must be built on a rectangular
cement pad and fenced in.

Project Requirements

 You must provide a colored map of your theme park on the

provided grid paper with a key.

 You must give the area and perimeter for every ride, concession
stand, game, eating area, restroom, information booth, and gift
shop in your park.

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 Project

B
Theme Park Requirements

 Your park must be rectangular with dimensions 400 yards X 300

yards.

 Your park must contain at least five rides. These rides must
appeal to families of all ages, so you need fast rides as well as
“kiddie” rides.

 Your park must have at least one information booth and one
restroom.

 You must have at least one concession stand and one eating area.

 Games and a gift shop are optional.

 All rides, concession stands, game booths, information booths,

eating areas and restrooms must be built on a cement pad and
fenced in.

Project Requirements

 You must provide a colored map of your theme park on the

provided grid paper with a key.

 You must give the area and perimeter for every ride, concession
stand, game, eating area, restroom, information booth, and gift
shop in your park. You also need to provide the price to cement
and fence each area.

1 yd2 of cement = $5.25 and 5 yd of fencing = $12.00

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Amusement Park Key
= _______________________________
= _______________________________
= _______________________________
= _______________________________
= _______________________________
= _______________________________
= _______________________________
= _______________________________
= _______________________________
= _______________________________
= _______________________________
= _______________________________

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Ride Area Perimeter

Project

A
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 Cost of Cost of

Ride Area Perimeter Concrete Fencing Total Cost

Project

B
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Why should we choose your park?

Write a letter to Car, Nee, & Val Entertainment and the Roller and
Coaster Bros. Explain why they should choose your design for the park.
Justify the choices you made by explaining why they are the best fit
for the families of our community. Use the picture below to help you
format your business letter.

Address:

Car, Nee, & Val Ent.

Roller and Coaster Bros.

123 Super Slide Way

Thrilling, NJ 08241

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Advertise!

Brochures are a great way to advertise the incredible theme

park you have just designed! Create one that showcases the
awesome rides, games, and snacks available at your park.
Include colorful pictures and detailed descriptions so folks
can really get an idea of all the fun your park has to offer. Be
sure to include the park’s name and address on the front so
people can find it!
 Internet Resources to help you plan:

A list of various amusement park rides:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_amusement_rides

Ideas about amusement park ride design:

http://www.learner.org/interactives/parkphysics/index.html

http://www.funderstanding.com/coaster

Awesome Theme Parks for Inspiration:

Dutch Wonderland website: http://www.dutchwonderland.com/

Hershey Park Website: http://www.hersheypa.com/

Six Flags: https://www.sixflags.com/

Dorney Park: https://www.dorneypark.com/

Disney World: http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/parks/

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 PROJECT PACK
Name: _______________________________

Date: _______________________________

Class/Period: ________

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Introduction
Greetings! Car, Nee, & Val Entertainment, in conjunction
with Roller and Coaster Bros. Developers, are in negotiations
to develop a new theme park right here in our hometown!!
This theme park is going to have it all: whirling, twirling, mind-
swirling rides, scrum-deedle-i-umptious snacks, and glorious
games galore! A most definite good time for folks of all ages!
Before construction on the project can begin, our
Chamber of Commerce wants to see a design plan of this new
theme park. The developers have asked local kids to submit
their ideas for how this park should look.

Task
Your job is to create the theme park of your dreams
with the hope that Ms. Car, Mrs. Nee, and Mr. Val, along with
the Roller and Coaster brothers, will pick your design for the
new park. Your park must include rides, like perilous, puke-
producing coasters, lazy, lulling log flumes, and marvelous
merry-go-rounds. You also must have concession stands,
serving your favorite park fare, like fabulous funnel cake,
creamy ice cream cones, and humungous hot dogs. And
don’t forget to add some fun, fast-paced carnival
games!

© 2015 Jenna Smith www.musingsfromthemiddleschool.blogspot.com

 Project

A
Theme Park Requirements

 Your park must be rectangular with dimensions 400 yards X 300

yards.

 Your park must contain at least five rides. These rides must
appeal to families of all ages, so you need fast rides as well as
“kiddie” rides.

 Your park must have at least one information booth and one
restroom.

 You must have at least one concession stand and one eating area.

 Games and a gift shop are optional.

 All rides, concession stands, game booths, information booths,

eating areas and restrooms must be built on a rectangular
cement pad and fenced in.

Project Requirements

 You must provide a colored map of your theme park on the

provided grid paper with a key.

 You must give the area and perimeter for every ride, concession
stand, game, eating area, restroom, information booth, and gift
shop in your park.

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 Project

B
Theme Park Requirements

 Your park must be rectangular with dimensions 400 yards X 300

yards.

 Your park must contain at least five rides. These rides must
appeal to families of all ages, so you need fast rides as well as
“kiddie” rides.

 Your park must have at least one information booth and one
restroom.

 You must have at least one concession stand and one eating area.

 Games and a gift shop are optional.

 All rides, concession stands, game booths, information booths,

eating areas and restrooms must be built on a cement pad and
fenced in.

Project Requirements

 You must provide a colored map of your theme park on the

provided grid paper with a key.

 You must give the area and perimeter for every ride, concession
stand, game, eating area, restroom, information booth, and gift
shop in your park. You also need to provide the price to cement
and fence each area.

1 yd2 of cement = $5.25 and 5 yd of fencing = $12.00

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Amusement Park Key
= _______________________________
= _______________________________
= _______________________________
= _______________________________
= _______________________________
= _______________________________
= _______________________________
= _______________________________
= _______________________________
= _______________________________
= _______________________________
= _______________________________

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Ride Area Perimeter

Project

A
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 Cost of Cost of

Ride Area Perimeter Concrete Fencing Total Cost

Sample:
48÷5 = 9.6 $756 + $115.20 =
The Merry-Go-Round 144 yds2 48 yds 144 x $5.25 = $756
9.6 x $12.00 = $115.20 $871.20

Project

B
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Why should we choose your park?

Write a letter to Car, Nee, & Val Entertainment and the Roller and
Coaster Bros. Explain why they should choose your design for the park.
Justify the choices you made by explaining why they are the best fit for
the families of our community. Use the picture below to help you for-
mat your business letter.

Address:

Car, Nee, & Val Ent.

Roller and Coaster

Bros.

123 Super Slide Way

Thrilling, NJ 08241

© 2015 Jenna Smith www.musingsfromthemiddleschool.blogspot.com

________________________
________________________

________________________

________________________
________________________
________________________

________________________
____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________

_______________________

_______________________

© 2015 Jenna Smith www.musingsfromthemiddleschool.blogspot.com

Advertise!

Brochures are a great way to advertise the incredible theme

park you have just designed! Create one that showcases the
awesome rides, games, and snacks available at your park.
Include colorful pictures and detailed descriptions so folks
can really get an idea of all the fun your park has to offer. Be
sure to include the park’s name and address on the front so
people can find it!
 Internet Resources to help you plan:

A list of various amusement park rides:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_amusement_rides

Ideas about amusement park ride design:

http://www.learner.org/interactives/parkphysics/index.html

http://www.funderstanding.com/coaster

Awesome Theme Parks for Inspiration:

Dutch Wonderland website: http://www.dutchwonderland.com/

Hershey Park Website: http://www.hersheypa.com/

Six Flags: https://www.sixflags.com/

Dorney Park: https://www.dorneypark.com/

Disney World: http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/parks/

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 Rubric
CATEGORY 4 3 2 1
Neatness & The product is The product is The product is This product is
Organization exceptionally neat and well- somewhat neat sloppy and
neat and well- organized. and there is an poorly
organized. attempt to organized,
organize making it
information, but difficult to
some parts are understand.
difficult to
understand.

Required The product All required All but 1 of the Several required
Elements includes all elements are required elements were
required included in this elements are missing.
elements as well product. included in this
as additional product.
information.

Mathematical 90-100% of the Almost all (85- Most (75-84%) of More than 75%
Errors steps and 89%) of the steps the steps and of the steps and
solutions have and solutions solutions have solutions have
no mathematical have no no mathematical mathematical
errors. mathematical errors. errors.
errors.
Completion All problems are All but one of the All but two of the Several of the
completed. problems are problems are problems are
completed. completed. not completed.

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