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1. Topic-
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2. Content-
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Springs
Potential Energy
Kinetic Energy |
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3. Goals: Aims/Outcomes-
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1. Teach kids about the difference between potential and kinetic
energy.
2. The more force you put into a spring the more you will get out.
3. Plant a seed for future knowledge of Physics with parental oversight
and encouragement.
4. Kids learn while having fun. |
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4. Objectives-
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1. Students understand the difference between potential (waiting)
and kinetic (moving) energy.
2. Students are able to understand the effect of mass on the springs
ability move an object.
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5. Materials and Aids-
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Launcher
springs
diving board type spring |
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6. Procedures/Methods-
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A. Introduction-
1. Do you guys have any energy this morning? (say it is potential
and introduce springs)
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B. Development-
1. Have students make predictions
2. Do a group demonstration
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C. Practice-
1. Break class up into groups
2. Hands-on learning, student understanding (concept development) |
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D. Independent Practice-
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E. Accommodations (Differentiated Instruction)-
| Teach two classes for a total of 28 students. |
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F. Checking for understanding-
1. Students making predictions on handout
2. We will monitor their predictions |
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G. Closure-
1. Do a wrap-up and have students make predictions.
2. Have letter for teacher to send home with students for parents. |
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