Cool Science Investigation: Stop and Go Energies

This lesson plan gets the students involved in learning about the various types of potential and kinetic energies. There is a 'mystery box' and pre-test to help introduce the concept of energy leading to potential and kinetic. The students will then research energy information in teams to come up with a good definition and examples of their energy, plus find 2 pictures to help illustrate their examples. They will take their research notes and create an energy card that is used in an energy match-up activity. The unit wraps up with an individual energy summative worksheet where they can write down the knowledge that they can have gained. The exit ticket gives the teacher a final glimpse into their understanding of the basic energy types before moving onto energy transformations.
Resource ID#: 76468 Type: Lesson Plan
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General Information

Subject(s): Science
Grade Level(s): 6
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Computers for Students, Internet Connection
Instructional Time: 4 Hour(s)
Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Freely Available: Yes
Keywords: Energy, Potential, PE, Nuclear, Gravitational, Elastic, Mechanical Potential, Kinetic, KE, Electric, Thermal, Mechanical , Motion, Radiant, Sound
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Educational Game ,  Formative Assessment
Resource Collection: FCR-STEMLearn Physical Sciences

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