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Create incredible paper roller coasters using strips of heavy paper. By folding, cutting, and taping the paper strips together you can make
sturdy roller coasters that reach the ceiling!

All Paper products are shipped by U.S.P.S. Priority Mail. Paper products can only be shipped to customers inside the U.S. For international customers, only orders for electronic templates can be accepted. 7.50% N.C. Sales tax will be added for North Carolina residents. We accept School Purchase Orders. All Public and Private K-12 Schools and Accredited Higher Educational institutions will qualify for Net 30-day terms. Contact us at service@paperrollercoasters.com for more information.

 

Using paper roller coaster templates with a class can be a fun way to teach the physics of energy and motion, as well as the importance of the engineering design process. Download a few free lessons to see how Paper Roller Coaster templates can be used in the classroom.

Notice: Paper orders placed between July 20th and July 29th will be shipped out on July 30th. Digital orders of templates can still be purchased and downloaded immediately.

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Standard Templates pdf

A digital version of the directions with over ninety color photographs, and eleven templates suitable for printing onto card stock. Print them today! Download directions will also include a link to watch instructional videos for each of the standard templates. After completing your payment, look for and click on the link that says Return to Merchant to download the files right away. If you are unable to download the files, don't worry. You will also receive download directions through e-mail, usually within a few hours. Each set of the standard templates may be used for one home or classroom only. You supply card stock, marbles, tape, and a piece of cardboard. Download the "letter size" templates for standard printers in the U.S.A. and/or A4 paper size which is used nearly everywhere else. No shipping charge!

New! In addition to receiving the instructions and PDF templates suitable for printing, you will also have the option of downloading DXF files of the letter size templates. These can be used with Silhouette Cameo craft cutting machines. Put away your scissors and get perfect results.

$19.95

Advanced Templates pdf
(Add-on to Standard Templates)

If you're ready for a challenge, try building these twelve new designs to add some extra excitement to your Paper Roller Coaster. Templates include the tipping switch, rotating arm, mini-funnel, switchbacks, zigzags, and the half-pipe. After paying for the advanced templates, look for and click on the link that says Return to Merchant to download the files right away. If you are unable to download the files, don't worry. You will also receive download directions through e-mail, usually within a few hours. Download directions will also include a link to watch instructional videos for each of the new templates. Each set of advanced templates may be used for one home or classroom only. These templates are meant as an addition to the standard templates. Download "letter size" templates for customers in the U.S.A. and/or A4 paper size, used in other countries. No shipping charge!

 

$11.95

Individual Set

Makes a great gift for the budding paper engineer! Don't want to bother buying card stock and copying the templates yourself? The individual set includes enough pre-printed card stock to build a five-foot tall roller coaster. You even get five marbles! The Individual Set does not include the right to make additional copies, but if you only want to build one, this is your best bet!

The Individual Set includes 48 sheets of card stock. The patterns used to make the frame of the roller coaster are printed on white 110 pound card stock and the patterns for the track are printed in nine different colors of 65 pound card stock.

New! Kit now includes a half pipe, stairs, and zig-zag, three designs from the Advanced Templates. With purchase, you get access to video directions for each of the pieces as well as a PDF with written directions and tips. The URL and QR codes are printed on the pieces, so help is always close by.

$29.95 $24.95 Now On Sale!

Class Pack

Don't have time to print or copy hundreds of sheets of card stock for your class? The class pack includes six times as many pre-printed sheets of card stock as found in an Individual Set. That's 288 sheets! Each Class Pack also includes six rolls of 3/4" x 600" transparent tape and a bag of marbles. The Class Pack does not include the right to make additional copies. You supply cardboard. A single $10 shipping fee will be added to the total order, regardless of the number of class packs you order. Shipping outside of the United States is not available.

Download a few free lessons

New! Kit now includes a half pipe, stairs, and zig-zag, three designs from the Advanced Templates. With purchase, you get access to video directions for each of the pieces as well as a PDF with written directions and tips. The URL and QR codes are printed on the pieces, so help is always close by.

Set contains the card stock from six individual sets for the price of four.

$119.95 $99.95 Lowest Price ever offered

Competitive STEM kit - Science Olympiad 2024 rules

Makes 1 roller coaster compatible with the 2024 Science Olympiad, Division B Roller Coaster event. Finished roller coaster includes:

  • 17 cm tall clothoid loop, worth 102 points. Loop is printed on double thickness paper for extra rigidity and consistency.
  • up to a 16 cm gap, worth 64 points
  • two adjustable half pipes to extend the time and come close to any target time up to 60 seconds.
  • Video instructions to make assembly and fine-tuning as easy as possible.
  • 5 smooth glass marbles.

You supply a foam board and tape. A $5 shipping fee will be added to the total order. Shipping outside of the United States is not available. PaperRollerCoasters.com is not affiliated with Science Olympiad.

"last year we were incredibly successful using the kit. We ended up using it in all our tournaments from our first invitational and traveled all the way with it to Wichita at Nationals where the team placed 10th..."
- Daniel

$29.95

The Ultimate Paper Roller Coaster

Andrew Gatt built this amazing Paper Roller Coaster with the help of his sons, Daniel and Gregory. It was completed in December 2014 and stood for five years.

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