Kinetic Energy

Science>Energy> Kinetic Energy Links, Videos, and Lesson Plans


• How Roller Coasters Work -HowStuffWorks examines the principles that keep coaster cars flying around their tracks.
• Air Temperature and Kinetic Energy -Students use a NASA website do activities which help them better explain how air temperature and kinetic energy are related to aircraft propulsion. Grades 7-9.
• Where’s the Energy? – Students examine how steamships operate and energy conversions. They construct a model paddlewheel ship. They use rubber bands as they unwind and set the models in motion. Grades 5-7.
• Kinetic Energy-Examples – Interesting examples of kinetic energy with pictures. Also explains how work and power are related to energy.
• Measuring Kinetic Energy -A Web site with experiments on measurement of kinetic energy. Some experiments require several types of equipment.
• How Kinetic Energy Works - An article on kinetic and potential energy. Also includes the different units of energy.

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