On The Move

An object at rest will remain at rest unless acted on by an unbalanced force.  An object in motion remains in motion with the same speed and the same direction unless acted upon by an unbalanced force. (Newton's 1st Law of Motion)

"On The Move"

by Danna Rodebush

Euper Lane Elementary, 5th grade

Learning Objectives:

• I will compare and contrast kinetic and potential energy as applied to motion.
• I will conduct investigations using potential energy and kinetic energy.
• I will classify real world examples as potential or kinetic energy as applied to motion.

What do you have in common with...

a car?

a flashlight?

a chair?

an oven?

a phone?

You, and EVERYTHING else in the universe have...

Through your research, you will become an expert on the two main classifications of energy: potential and kinetic.

                In this WebQuest you will:

• Research Newton's laws of motion and the types of energy.
• Create a digital poster displaying your knowledge of energy.
• Learn about the physics of roller coasters.
• Design your own digital roller coaster.
• Choose your own artistic format of illustrating your knowledge of potential and kinetic energy as applied to motion.

You will be creating your own artistic digital poster to teach others about the different types of energy.

Before you can design your poster, you will need to research energy as it is applied to motion.

*As you work through the WebQuest, you will be expected to answer the questions included on your "On The Move" WebQuest guide Google form.  You can get your copy open in your browser by clicking on the attachment in Google Classroom.

YOU WILL NEED YOUR HEADPHONES FOR THE VIDEOS!!

Step 1: Research

To begin your research, visit the websites below to learn about Isaac Newton and his laws of motion.  Remember to refer to your Google form to answer questions regarding these research pages.

Isaac Newton 

Website 1

Website 2

Website 3

Now that you have learned about Sir Isaac Newton and motion, watch this video as you are introduced to the two major classifications of energy:

Energy Video

Now, watch this video that goes into more detail about potential and kinetic energy:

Potential and Kinetic Energy Video

What's the Difference?

Use this information to answer the questions on your Google form WebQuest guide.

The definition of potential is:  having or showing the capacity to develop into something in the future.

The definition of kinetic is:  of, relating to, or resulting from motion.

Classification

Use this information to answer the questions about classification on your Google form WebQuest guide.

Energy can transform into different types of energy.  When a ball falls, it gains speed as it falls.  The ball starts with all potential energy (energy stored by gravity) but ends with all kinetic energy just before it hits the ground.  Half way down, it has 1/2 potential energy and 1/2 kinetic energy.

Step 2:  Creating your Digital Poster

Now, you will use your knowledge of potential and kinetic energy to create a digital poster illustrating the difference between the two classifications.

Your poster design must include the vocabulary words (kinetic energy and potential energy), the definitions of each type of energy, and at least 2 pictures to teach someone about the topic you are learning.  

An example is shown here:

**Detailed instructions of how to create your design are below the example image.

**To create your own digital poster:

Go to  Poster My Wall.

Click the "STUDENT LOGIN" button and enter the project name, "RODEBUSH ENERGY".  Once you are logged in, you will click on the green button that says "CREATE YOUR POSTER NOW!"

After you have created your design, be sure to PUT YOUR NAME ON IT by changing the TITLE from "A New Design" to your name, first and last.  This can be found on the bottom right of the screen you design your poster on.  Then, CLICK SAVE.  Your poster will be saved in my class account.

Step 3:  Roller Coaster Research and Design

Now, you will put your knowledge of energy and motion to work as you research the physics of roller coasters and design your own digital roller coaster.  You will be writing a paragraph about your roller coaster design experience.  You may find your copy in Google Classroom.

Visit the websites to learn how roller coasters work:

KidzWorld

How Stuff Works

Now that you know how roller coasters work, go to INTERACTIVES to design your own roller coaster.  Read the article and then click on "Design a Roller Coaster" to get started.

Step 4:  Artistic Illustration of Knowledge

Now that you have researched energy and motion, it is your turn to teach others what you have learned!

Choose ONE of the following artistic projects to complete:

A.  Create a storybook about potential/kinetic energy.  This should be your own original fictional story, with pictures.  Use the "If, Then" format for your story as demonstrated in "If You Give a Mouse a Cookie" by Laura Joffe Numeroff.

B.  Write an original song about potential and kinetic energy.  Make a video and post it on YouTube.  Your lyrics should be to the tune of a known song and should include facts about energy and motion.

Example:  ENERGY SONG

C.  Create a lesson plan with activities to teach your classmates about potential and kinetic energy as applied to motion.  Use the template as your guide:

Step 5:  Conclusion

Why are potential and kinetic energy necessary for life to exist?

Write a brief persuasive essay that explains your theory.  Back up your reasoning with facts you have learned through this WebQuest.

Handwrite OR type and print your essay and turn it in.  This is worth 10 bonus points.  To earn full points, you must write at least 3/4 of a page, use correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation, and include details from the WebQuest to support your thoughts.

                             Total Points earned:   ______/70