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What's Up (and Down) with KE and PE InteractiveWhat's Up (and Down) with KE and PE Interactive
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Physics Classroom
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Grade
9th - 12th
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Science
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Interactives
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Duration
30 mins
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What's Up (and Down) with KE and PE

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Physics class has its ups and downs ... especially when it involves energy concepts! Scholars analyze information to determine changes in kinetic and potential energy using an interactive resource. Realistic scenarios make connecting with the content fun and challenging.

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Concepts

kinetic energy, potential energy, gravitational potential energy, motion, constant speed, making observations

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Project the interactive and try a few together as a class before individuals begin the lesson
  • Allow visual learners to use scratch paper and draw the scenarios as they work

Classroom Considerations

  • Students should be comfortable with kinetic and potential energy concepts to include changes in motion

Pros

  • Three skill levels make it easy for pupils to measure their own progress in understanding energy
  • The support materials include discussion questions, a tutorial, and lesson extensions

Cons

  • None

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