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Exploring Energy: Kinetic and Potential Lesson PlanExploring Energy: Kinetic and Potential Lesson Plan
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Teach Engineering
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5th - 6th
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Science
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2014
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Exploring Energy: Kinetic and Potential

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The potential of the energy in the class is moving. The third segment in a six-part unit on energy provides a deeper understanding of kinetic and potential energy. Learners understand the relationship between mass, speed, and energy and learn that potential energy comes in many forms.

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

chemical energy, energy, energy conservation, energy conversion, energy transfer, energy transformation, gravitational potential energy, kinetic energy, potential energy, the law of conservation of energy, thermal energy, technology resources

Instructional Ideas

  • Reference the spool racers when introducing elastic energy
  • Have the class crate energy flow charts to show how one energy is converted to another

Classroom Considerations

  • Assumes the class has a basic understanding of energy

Pros

  • Uses a PowerPoint presentation to guide the lesson
  • Contains an answer key to assessment

Cons

  • None

Common Core

6.RP.A.1 7.RP.A.2.a MP2

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