Teacher Kinetic Powerpoint
Teacher Kinetic Powerpoint
Teacher Kinetic Powerpoint
Point out the pictures on the first slide that introduces potential and kinetic
energy.
Engage the students by asking them questions relating to the pictures like,
“How can batteries show potential energy? They “store” energy.”
“How does the skateboard show kinetic energy? It is moving along the
ground. How does the skateboarder show kinetic energy? His body is
moving.”
Note: Most pictures are animated but only appear when in slide show
mode.
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What is potential energy? stored
Stored Energy
What happens to the potential energy if the pendulum stops?If is stops the energy still
exists, it is stored, energy changes to kinetic once it is moving again.
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Kinetic energy is…
The greater mass and speed of an object the more kinetic energy.
Example: A train that is coming down a hill.
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How does this airplane use potential
and kinetic energy?
When the plane is stopped on the runway, the potential energy is stored in anticipation for take-off. As the
propeller starts to turn and moves the plane forward the energy changes to kinetic because movement is
happening. As the plane accelerates, the kinetic energy also increases because with increased mass and speed
the more energy is being exerted. Once the plane lands, the potential energy is still stored until
take-off again.
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Name ways that you exhibit potential
and kinetic energy…
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Roller-Coasters…Ready, Set, Go!
When a roller-coaster is on its way up, it is using kinetic energy since the
energy is in motion. When it reaches the top it has potential (or stored)
energy. When it goes down the hill it is using kinetic energy again.
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Review Time
What is kinetic energy?
What are some examples of kinetic
energy?
How is potential energy measured?
What is potential energy?
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Review Time
Electricity is also kinetic energy because even though you can't see it
happen, electricity involves electrons moving in conductors.
Links to more Potential and Kinetic Energy Lesson Plans and Activiti
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