Rube Goldberg Machines: Transfer of Energy Through a System
The lesson is designed for use as part of a unit on energy transfer within a system.
Before doing this lesson, students should have a basic understanding of potential and kinetic energy.
Students will be creating their own models to show their understanding.
Lesson Plan Link/URL
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