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Here's an interactive with real potential ... potential energy, that is! Scholars analyze scenarios, then rank objects in order of greatest to least kinetic energy, potential energy, and speed. The interactive provides support materials, additional lesson plans, and a user-friendly interface.
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Instructional Ideas
- Have a simple hanging weight demonstration on hand to illustrate some of the tasks
- Ask students to back up their energy rankings with written explanations of why the objects have more or less energy or speed
Classroom Considerations
- Pupils need prior knowledge of kinetic and potential energies, as well as speed, to complete the tasks
Pros
- The resource is the perfect tool for checking understanding of physics fundamentals
- Learners have access to the interactive for practice and additional support materials
Cons
- None