As if having the only coaster with 14 inversions wasn't enough...
A good cause, I suppose. Although who is going to learn anything in a theme parks when there's Nemesis to distract them?
STAFF and pupils at a secondary school in Sutton Coldfield have helped set a new world record today (Friday).
Teachers and students at The Streetly Academy tore up the Guinness World Record books at Alton Towers for the Largest Practical Science Lesson.
A massive 927 pupils assembled on the theme park to participate in the captivating class to celebrate National Science Week.
In collaboration with The Streetly Academy, the resort staged a lesson included two exciting experiments which involved full student interaction. Pupils from all over the country learnt about physics and experienced the thrill of practical learning. Following the record, all pupils ventured around the theme park and had a chance to win a free return class trip to experience the world-beating rollercoaster The Smiler, plus learn about the physics behind the world’s first 14 looping ride such as the speed, acceleration and momentum.
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A good cause, I suppose. Although who is going to learn anything in a theme parks when there's Nemesis to distract them?