Catapult: Kinetic and Potential Energy
In this project, 8th-grade students will engage in hands-on exploration of elastic potential energy and its conversion to kinetic energy using small catapults. Through experimentation and data analysis, students will gain a deeper understanding of energy transfer and mechanical work.
Lesson Plan Link/URL
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1ODrnb7b0akmMtnUli9inZKzh83RVYyay/edit?u…Subject Area
Science Physical Science P3: Net Force P4: Energy Transfer Engineering S2: Apply the Engineering Design Process S3: Apply Mathematics to Engineering S4: Apply Science to Engineering Mathematics Measurement and Data (MD) Statistics and Probability (SP) English Language Arts (ELA) WritingRelated Content
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