How To Draw A Roller Coaster

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In this lesson, students engage in a fun art activity by drawing their own roller coaster scene, complete with excited characters. The step-by-step instructions guide them through creating the kids, the roller coaster structure, and adding safety features, culminating in a colorful and imaginative final piece. The lesson emphasizes creativity and enjoyment in the drawing process, encouraging students to personalize their artwork with additional elements.
  1. What did you enjoy most about drawing your roller coaster?
  2. How did you feel when you were drawing the kids on the roller coaster?
  3. What colors did you choose to make your roller coaster special?

Drawing a Roller Coaster: A Fun Art Activity

Let’s have some fun by drawing our very own roller coaster scene! Get your drawing tools ready, and let’s start creating!

What You’ll Need

Before we start, make sure you have these materials:

  • Paper
  • Markers or any coloring tools you like
  • A comfy place to draw

Step 1: Drawing the Characters

Drawing the First Kid

  1. Draw a big U-shape on the left side of your paper. This is the head of the first kid.
  2. Inside the U, draw a smaller U-shape for the mouth, like they are shouting with excitement.
  3. Make a jelly bean shape around the mouth to show they are super excited.
  4. Draw upside-down U’s for the eyes to show they are closed from the thrill.
  5. Add ears by drawing a letter ‘C’ on the left and a backward ‘C’ on the right.
  6. For the hair, draw a zigzag line on top of the U-shape and add more zigzags to show the hair flying in the wind.

Drawing the Second Kid

  1. Next to the first kid, draw another U-shape for the second kid’s head.
  2. Repeat the steps for the mouth and eyes, adding a big jelly bean shape for the mouth and closed eyes.
  3. Draw the ears and hair, maybe giving this kid pigtails flying in the air.

Step 2: Adding the Roller Coaster

Drawing the Safety Features

  1. Draw the seat belt by making a U-shape inside and a bigger U-shape around it.
  2. Draw oval shapes for the handles on each side of the roller coaster.

Drawing the Arms

  1. For the first kid, draw short sleeves using a sideways V shape.
  2. Extend the arms upwards, connecting them to the ears and curving above their heads.
  3. Draw the thumbs and fingers, keeping it simple with four fingers for each hand.

Repeating for the Second Kid

  1. Follow the same steps to draw the seat belt, handles, and arms for the second kid.

Step 3: Completing the Roller Coaster

Drawing the Structure

  1. Draw a curve beneath the kids to show the base of the roller coaster.
  2. Create the front of the roller coaster with a U-shape that curves back up on the right side.
  3. Connect the kids to the roller coaster with lines to show their bodies.

Adding the Tracks

  1. Draw two lines extending from the bottom of the roller coaster to make the tracks.
  2. Add cross beams to make the track look strong, like a ladder.

Step 4: Final Touches and Coloring

Now that your roller coaster and kids are drawn, it’s time to add some color! You can use the colors you see or make up your own to create a special look.

Additional Elements

Feel free to add more fun details to your drawing, like:

  • Extra tracks
  • Other fun rides
  • Birds or airplanes in the sky

Conclusion

Great job! You’ve finished your roller coaster drawing. We hope you had lots of fun with this activity. Remember, the best part is to enjoy drawing and let your creativity shine. Happy drawing!

  • What was your favorite part of drawing the roller coaster, and why did you like it so much?
  • Can you think of a time when you felt excited like the kids on the roller coaster? What were you doing?
  • If you could add anything to your roller coaster drawing, what would it be and why?
  1. Roller Coaster Observation Walk: Take a walk around your neighborhood or a nearby park with an adult. Look for things that remind you of a roller coaster, like hills, slides, or even wavy patterns on fences. Draw what you see and think about how these shapes are similar to the roller coaster you drew. Share your findings with your class or family.

  2. Build a Mini Roller Coaster: Use materials like straws, pipe cleaners, or cardboard to create a small model of a roller coaster. Think about the shapes and curves you used in your drawing. Can you make your model have similar loops and turns? Once built, try rolling a small ball or marble on it to see how it moves. Discuss with a friend or family member why the ball moves faster on some parts of your coaster.

  3. Roller Coaster Story Time: Imagine a day at an amusement park. Write a short story or draw a comic strip about your adventure on the roller coaster you created. What do the kids in your drawing feel as they zoom through the loops? Share your story with your class or family and talk about what makes roller coasters exciting.

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