This was our kinetic energy lab. We did two different activities. The first was using a matchbox car and putting different size washers on it to change the mass. They used a track to put the car on and then measured how far the car was able to push the paper tray.
We also did different size marbles going down a meter stick ramp. (2 meter sticks connected with popsicle sticks)
They made tables in their science notebooks to keep all their data.
What a fun project for kinetic energy! I've got to pick up some toy cars; my kiddos would love to do this.
ReplyDeleteI've done this lab for many years and the student love it every year.
Deletedo you have a lab sheet to go with it?
ReplyDeleteNo, I don't. Sorry!
DeleteWhat do you use for the car ramps?
ReplyDeleteThey were just ramps that I got in some kit that I had laying around. I think they are similar to to some Matchbox car sets.
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