STEM disciplines are an integral part of all of kids’ favorite activities. By showing them how things like eating, creating, and roller-skating tie into science, technology, engineering, and math, we can engage their minds and encourage kids’ passion for learning. FunQuest partners with Lynchburg area teachers to show kids real world applications of the concepts they learn in the classroom. We have multiple lesson plans to choose from, giving teachers a chance to tie-in daily education with a fun lesson that will make it stick. After all, there’s nothing better than getting kids excited about learning!
We offer 6 unique activity based STEM lessons that match what you are teaching in the classroom
Wheels In Motion
The Science of Roller Skating Discover how skates, surfaces, and science work together to get you moving! Students explore the parts of a roller skate and how they function, plus how rink surfaces and materials affect movement and friction. They’ll even design their own skate. VA Science SOLs: K.1, K.2, 1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 5.1, 5.2, 6.1, PS.1, PH.1
Turn It Up!
Science of Rink Sound: Explore how sound travels and why speaker design matters on the rink floor. Students investigate how sound waves move through different materials and how pitch, tone, and acoustics shape the experience in a roller rink. VA Science SOLs: K.1, 1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 3.1, 4.1, 5.1, 5.5, 6.1, PS.1, PH.1, PH.5
Go & Glow!
Light, Energy, and Rink Effects: Learn how light bends, reflects, and powers up the fun. Students discover how light moves, how we use reflection and refraction to create rink lighting effects, and how electricity powers the glow. VA Science SOLs: K.1, 1.1, 1.3, 2.1, 3.1, 4.1, 5.1, 5.6, 6.1, PS.1, PH.1, PH.5, PH.6
Move Your Body
Fitness, Fuel, and Fun: Connect biology, nutrition, and movement in this health-focused lesson. Students explore the human body with a focus on heart health, fitness, nutrition, and how physical activity impacts their well-being. They’ll even calculate their heart rate! VA Science SOLs: K.1, 1.1, 2.1, 3.1, 4.1, 5.1, 6.1
Forces In Action
Newton Meets The Rink: Apply Newton’s Laws to real skating movement, speed, and acceleration. Students learn Newton’s three laws of motion and how they relate to real-life skating, force, friction, and mass. VA Science SOLs: K.1, K.2, 1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 5.1, 5.2, 6.1, PS.1, PS.8, PH.1, PH.3
Game On!
Sports In Skating: Analyze how science and strategy influence speed, control, and competition. Students learn how different forms of motion affect gameplay in roller and ice hockey. They’ll explore skate types, physics in action, and how athletes use STEM every time they compete. VA Science SOLs: K.1, K.2, 1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 5.1, 5.2, 6.1, PS.1, PS.5, PS.8
Customize Your Experience! Need a different SOL covered? We’re
happy to adjust a lesson to meet your specific instructional goals. Just ask!