Students Produce Educational Video On Roller Coaster Physics

MIDDLEBURY, Conn. - June 5, 2014 - PRLog -- MIDDLEBURY, Conn. –  The second installment by News Team Quassy went live today as the after-school program with Girls Inc. of Southwestern Connecticut produced an educational video on roller coaster physics.

 More than a dozen youngsters from local schools worked on the project for several weeks, researching various subjects related to the workings of roller coasters as well as the history about the thrill rides. The team recently visited to Quassy Amusement & Waterpark to shoot scenes at “Wooden Warrior” and “Little Dipper,” Quassy’s two coasters.

 The video may be viewed at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZdvcNgAi0o.



About The Program

  News Team Quassy was launched this school year with local and area schools taking part in a revolving schedule of video reports about the locally-owned facility.

 “In this age of online social media, we believe our new program is providing an excellent outlet for students to create some informative and educational videos,” said Quassy’s George Frantzis II. “Teams selected for the project are conducting research on a variety of subjects and will present factual reports that can be shared with others.”

 Schools participating in News Team Quassy have received reporting assignments from the park along with deadlines. The finished reports, running less than 10 minutes in length, have been posted on Quassy’s YouTube Channel, Facebook Fan Page and related school sites. The finished video reports are approved by school faculty and Quassy Amusement & Waterpark prior to being posted.

 Topics include educational reports on lasers, roller coaster physics, history of Quassy Amusement & Waterpark and more. Long Meadow Elementary School in Middlebury, Conn., completed a report on laser technology earlier this year.

Other Educational Programs

 Quassy Amusement & Waterpark hosts a variety of free educational programs for schools visiting the lakeside facility during its season. They include:

 • “Wacky Science” – An interactive stage presentation in which students help uncork some fun and educational experiments. Along with a proven lineup will be some new experiments for 2014. 25-minute presentation at the Carousel Theatre stage.

 • “Fun With Physics At Quassy” – A projects booklet for all grade levels packed with activities and experiments students can complete while at the park. Accredited by the American Association of Physics Teachers, the booklet is sent electronically to faculty members prior to visiting Quassy.

 • “Laser 101” – One of the park’s newest programs. Learn how lasers work and then see them in action in the Quassy Quest Laser Maze. 30-minute classroom session with worksheet.

 • “The Commotion About Motion at Quassy” – A guided physics tour with some educational demonstrations along the way. 30 minutes with worksheets provided.

 • “Quassy History Tour” – A guided tour of one of the nation’s oldest amusement parks. 30 minutes to an hour.

 • “ABCs About News” – Journalism workshop for aspiring writers. Learn how to conduct interviews, collect the facts and write a news story. One hour with students providing their own pencil and paper.

 • “Photography” – A workshop with Quassy’s professional photographer. Students must provide any working camera - film or digital - to participate. Class time varies from two to four hours.

 All of the above educational programs are free of change when making advance reservations with the park office at (203) 758-2913. Note: Tour and “Wacky Science” schedules fill up quickly, so schools are advised to book as soon as possible.

 Quassy also offers “Quiz Show Mania,” the park’s own version of a popular educational game show for students. Complete with electronic scoreboards, sound system and a Quassy host, there is a fee associated with booking the game show for schools staging a day-long event at the park. Call for details.

About Quassy

 Quassy Amusement Park & Waterpark is in its 106th year and features more than two-dozen rides and attractions. The lakeside property is also home to “Splash Away Bay” waterpark with the new “BulletBowl” water raft ride and “FreeFall” extreme body slides. In addition, a children’s splash pad called the “Fish Pond” opened in 2013.

 Quassy also features a new laser maze attraction in its huge arcade building.

 Rides include the award-winning “Wooden Warrior” roller coaster, “Music Fest,” “Yo-Yo” super swings, “Free Fall ‘N’ Drop Tower,” “Grand Carousel” and more.

 The park also has a restaurant, redemption arcade, games, live entertainment and special events.

   Season passes are on sale now at the park office and through the Quassy Web site at www.quassy.com. Company picnics, school fieldtrips and other catered events are also being scheduled through the park office at (203) 758-2913.

 Quassy is located at 2132 Middlebury Road, Route 64, in Middlebury, Conn., on the shores of Lake Quassapaug