1. Kinetic & Potential Energy

2. Definitions A C E G B D F H Energy of motion Stored energy
Kinetic Energy
Potential Energy
Energy of motion
Energy used when something is moving
Stored energy
Energy that is waiting to be used A C E G B D F H

3. Examples of Kinetic & Potential Energy
Kinetic Energy
Potential Energy
Skating down a hill on a skateboard
Throwing a baseball
Jumping
A glass falling off a desk
A yo-yo falling towards the ground
Waiting at the top of a hill on a skateboard
Holding a baseball in the backswing
Bending your knees before you jump
A glass sitting on a desk
Winding up a yo-yo but holding on to it

4. Real Life Situation
I am trying to knock over this giant box in front of me. But when I try to push it, it doesn’t seem to work. What should I do?

5. Real Life Situation
I am going sledding, but I can never seem to make up the second hill. How can I sled up the 2nd hill?

6. Real Life Situation
I am trying to bump my friend’s car across the red line. But I can’t seem to get him to cross the line. What can I do to bump him across the line?

7. Toy Lab
Objective: To describe or illustrate how a toy uses kinetic or potential energy
With the toys provided:
Draw an illustration or write in words when a toy has the most potential energy
Draw an illustration or write in words when a toy has the most kinetic energy

8. Website Aids Springs Spool Racers Roller Coasters Skate Park
Pendulum Park
Quiz