Bouncing Balls in Kinetic and Potential Energy Transformations

This lesson uses tennis balls to explain how potential energy can be converted to kinetic energy and how kinetic energy can be converted to potential energy.
Resource ID#: 129618 Type: Lesson Plan
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Subject(s): Science
Grade Level(s): 6, 7, 8
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, Computers for Students, Internet Connection, Basic Calculators, LCD Projector, Overhead Projector, Speakers/Headphones, Scientific Calculator
Instructional Time: 1 Hour(s) 45 Minute(s)
Keywords: kinetic energy, potential energy, energy transformation
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Assessment,  Educational Game ,  Formative Assessment
Resource Collection: FCR-STEMLearn Physical Sciences

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