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Potential and Kinetic Energy

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Students learn about kinetic and potential energy using cardboard cars and catapults, including the science and math concepts behind them, as they prepare for the associated activity in which they design, build and test their own car/catapults. They learn about energy, force, accuracy, precision and angles.

Lesson Grade Level

6th Grade 7th Grade 8th Grade

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