Introduction
Hello Scientists!
WONDER: How are potential and kinetic energy related?
This is the question that you and your classmates will investigate in your role as student energy scientists.
Task
You will need to learn about possible sources of energy, including energy stored in our bodies.
You will investigate and research the relationship between potential and kinetic energy.
Process
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Explore the virtual simulation . . .
https://phet.colorado.edu/sims/html/energy-skate-park-basics/latest/energy-skate-park-basics_en.html
- While you were interacting at the skate park, explain the relationship between kinetic and potential energy while your skater was skateboarding. Were there any factors that affected the type of energy being used?
- Elaborate on what you explored during the virtual skatepark. Minimum of 3 complete sentences.
2. Watch the video . . .
-Energy can be found in a number of forms. List a minimum of 4.
-Provide an example of potential energy.
-Provide an example of kinetic energy.
-Write a summary of the video. Minimum of 4 complete sentences.
3. Investigate the presentation to learn more about energy ! ! !
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1PdH-e9g4inicPoeU7eGyBNqabXzndRVc6sxxDa9KVnI/edit?usp=sharing
-Define kinetic energy:
-Define potential energy:
-Explain how an object can cause change.
-A bowling ball rolls down the alley and knocks down some pins. Is energy involved? Why?
-Suppose you roll a volleyball down the alley instead of a bowling ball. If the volleyball travels at the same speed as a bowling ball, do you think it will send pins flying as far? Why?
-What if the bowling ball is not moving? Does it still have energy?
-Imagine our bowling ball is sitting on a table. What happens if a bowling ball falls off the table?
Evaluation
Scientists...
Let's see what you have learned ! ! !
Click on the link to be sent to your evaluation exam . . .
GOOD LUCK ! ! !
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1npg1AWZdAd1LRBkewZbJaZ6t87RsG9u3sToe09WhZVM/edit?usp=sharing
Conclusion
Well Done Scientists ! ! !
You have shown that you understand the relationship between kinetic and potential energy . . .
You have a task to do ! ! !
- Select 1 of the 4 experiments found in the link. https://sciencing.com/kinetic-energy-experiments-kids-8426436.html
- You will record or provide an image of yourself performing the experiment.
- You will then write a one page reflection on your experience with the experiment.
Introduce your experiment.
What did you learn?
Were there any surprises?
Explain the relationship of potential vs kinetic energy seen during your experiment.
Credits
Teacher Page
Standard:
MS-PS3-1. Construct and interpret graphical displays of data to describe the relationships of kinetic energy to the mass of an
object and to the speed of an object.
Essential Question: 1. How are potential and kinetic energy related?