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Conservation of Energy using Masses and Springs (Inquiry Based)

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Submission Information

Trish Loeblein   authors
ploeblei@jeffco.k12.co.us   contact email
Evergreen High School and PhET CU Boulder   school/organization
7/05 submitted
11/08 updated

Contribution Description

Conservation of Energy using Masses and Springs (Inquiry Based)   title
Masses & Springs   simulations
energyconservationphet activityperiodic keywords
The students will use the simulation to learn the goals through an inquiry approach. There is a pre/post test provided and clicker questions.
Learning Goals: Students will be able to explain the Conservation of Mechanical Energy concept using kinetic, elastic potential, and gravitational potential energy. There is a pre/post test included.   description
High School   level
Lab, Concept Questions   type
Physics   subject
60 minutes duration
No answers included
standards compliance
  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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