What does math have to do with Six Flags Fright Fest??

I recently visited Six Flags in Atlanta and was looking up the information about their annual Fright Fest events when I stumbled upon their newest venture called the Fright Fest 30-Hour Coffin Challenge. I was more curious than anything and recalled back in the 90's when local radio stations often had contests where people lived in a car with a bunch of strangers inside a mall for a month or where people had to touch a car at all times for a couple of weeks in order to win the car. I figured this was some variation on that but with a coffin inside the theme park.

In addition to living in a coffin for 30 hours, the contestants also have to complete a series of challenges. Which might be the scariest challenge for you? For your students?

Heidi

Math Fear Factor

Comments

Heidi,

Thanks for bringing this to our attention.  I went online to investigate if all Six Flags do this type of activity and in doing so I uncovered a great link to Math and Science Activities that involve the math and science of roller coasters.  Here is the link:  https://www.sixflags.com/sites/default/files/SFGA%20Math%20%20Science%20Workbook.pdf

This looks like a lot of fun!

Brooke