Energy Skate Park Lesson

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Submission Information
Authors	Chris Nichols
Contact Email	chris_nichols@englewood.k12.co.us
School / Organization	Englewood High School
Submitted	06/10/16
Updated	07/09/18
Contribution Description
Title	Energy Skate Park Lesson
Simulations	Energi Skate
Keywords	Other Math
Description	Students will work with the Energy Skate Park simulation to identify the factors that influence the amounts of potential and kinetic energy the skater has at various points in his motion as well as to be able to describe quantitatively what happens when friction is introduced into the setup. There were problems with the simulation that would not allow this activity to work as intended; however, I am hopeful that programming changes might make it possible in the future. Notes to the programmers are indicated within the lesson document in red.
Level	High School
Type	Lab
Subject	Physics
Duration	60 minutes
Answers Included	No
Language	English

	Content Level
Content Standard	K-4	5-8	9-12
Science as Inquiry - A
Physical Science - B
Life Science - C
Earth & Space Science - D
Science & Technology - E
Science in Personal and Social Perspective - F
History and Nature of Science - G

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