Energy Skater -- Introduction to Mechanical Energy Conservation
- LessonPlanEnergySkatePark9th.doc - 33 kB
- StudentDirectionsEnergySkatePark9th_v2.doc - 50 kB
- Warm-upEnergySkaterDay2.doc - 29 kB
| Title | Energy Skater -- Introduction to Mechanical Energy Conservation |
| Description | I use this activity to introduce conservation of energy. The lesson worked great this year! I kept returning to the simulation throughout the energy unit to ask conceptual questions about energy conservation. It really seemed to help students understand the concept. Learning goals: o Draw a picture that explains potential energy o Draw a picture that explains kinetic energy o Write an explanation of "conservation of energy" in your own words with pictures. |
| Subject | Physics |
| Level | High School, Middle School |
| Type | Lab |
| Duration | 60 minutes |
| Answers Included | No |
| Language | English |
| Keywords | Graphing |
| Simulation(s) | Energy Skate Park |
| Author(s) | Karen King |
| School / Organization | Denver School of Science and Technology |
| Date submitted | 4/2/07 |
| Date updated | 4/28/15 |