Physics Roller Coaster Lesson 1 of 4
This is the first lesson of a 4 part roller coaster project for 6th graders. In this lesson, students will learn about potential, kinetic and mechanical energy, as well as the law of conservation of energy. Students will complete online simulations and reflections to help them understand the connection between potential and kinetic energy.
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6th GradeLesson Plan Link/URL
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/11acSvFwliMWmU-6QSh9Jmg9L_1Grd2x9/edit?u…Related Content
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