Energy Skater -- Introduction to Mechanical Energy Conservation

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Submission Information
Authors	Karen King
Contact Email	karen.king@scienceandtech.org
School / Organization	Denver School of Science and Technology
Submitted	07/04/02
Updated	09/01/05
Contribution Description
Title	Energy Skater -- Introduction to Mechanical Energy Conservation
Simulations	Energi Skate
Keywords	Graphing
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.
Level	Middle School, 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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