Energy Skate Park

The students will make ramps and hills for a skateboarder to ride on. Students will explore the relationship between kinetic and potential energy, as well as thermal energy. Several variables, such as gravity, mass of skater, and friction can be manipulated. You can even test your skater in space! Amount of energy can be displayed in pie and bar graphs.

Resource ID#: 13424 Type: Virtual Manipulative

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Direct Link: http://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/energy-skate-park

General Information

Subject(s): Science

Grade Level(s): 6, 9, 10, 11, 12

Intended Audience: Educators

Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, Computers for Students, Java Plugin

Instructional Time: 20 Minute(s)

Keywords: Skateboard, Simulation, Skate Park

Instructional Component Type(s): Virtual Manipulative

Resource Collection: iCPALMS

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