Exploring Energy and Motion

Chelsea·

Physics

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Grade Level3rd Grade

SubjectPhysics

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I need a 1-2 page student worksheet to go along with this lesson: Introduce the phenomenon / context: Show a short demonstration: place a marble at the top of a low ramp (1 book with a ruler). Release it gently and let it roll down slowly. Discuss how much force was needed to make the car go down. What kind of force acted on the marble? (mechanical energy, gravity). Now, demonstrate pushing the marble to make it go up the ramp. What force was used? How much force was needed? Ask: “What did you...

This learning resource provides an interactive approach to understanding the concepts of mechanical energy, motion, and speed. It introduces the fundamental idea of mechanical energy as the combination of an object's motion and position. The document encourages predictions about the behavior of a marble on a ramp, fostering engagement through hands-on experimentation. Students will conduct trials to observe how different amounts of force and incline height influence the marble's speed. The resource includes sections for data collection, reflections on trials, and drawings, promoting a comprehensive understanding of how inclined planes affect motion and energy.