Hot-Wheeler-Coaster

Students will be put into groups of 3-4 and supplied with the necessary materials to build a hot wheels track that has at least two hills. The challenge will be to design an experiment to test whether the car will coast over a second hill that is at least as high as the first one. Be sure to allow the students the freedom to choose which hill's height to vary, as either will work to demonstrate the lesson concept.
Resource ID#: 21261 Type: Lesson Plan
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General Information

Subject(s): Science
Grade Level(s): 6
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Document Camera, Computer for Presenter, Computers for Students, LCD Projector, Computer Media Player
Instructional Time: 1 Hour(s) 40 Minute(s)
Keywords: Law of Conservation of Energy, potential energy, kinetic energy, friction, thermal energy, electrical energy, heat, energy transformation/conversion
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan
Instructional Design Framework(s): Direct Instruction, Demonstration, Guided Inquiry (Level 3)
Resource Collection: iCPALMS

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