Marshmallow Missiles

In this activity, students will learn the differences between kinetic and potential energy. To measure their understanding, they will complete a lab activity that will help them launch a projectile and compare how the kinetic and potential energy can differ the outcome of the launch. Students will need two 45-minute days to complete this lesson.
Resource ID#: 128857 Type: Lesson Plan
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General Information

Subject(s): Science
Grade Level(s): 8
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Document Camera, Computer for Presenter, Computers for Students, Internet Connection, Interactive Whiteboard, LCD Projector, Overhead Projector, Microsoft Office
Instructional Time: 1 Hour(s) 30 Minute(s)
Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Keywords: accuracy, catapult, force, launch, potential energy, kinetic energy, elastic potential energy
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Worksheet,  Assessment,  Presentation/Slideshow,  Text Resource,  Formative Assessment,  Learning Goal
Resource Collection: FCR-STEMLearn Physical Sciences

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