1. Potential and Kinetic Energy
Learning Target:
I can be familiar with the forms and transformations of energy, and explain the relationship between potential and kinetic energy
Do Now:
Explain whether or not an archer with his bow drawn is kinetic or potential energy based on your prior knowledge.

2. Potential Energy is energy that is stored in an object but is not being used.

3. An object that is not moving has potential energy.

4. Kinetic energy is the energy of motion.

5. Worksheet

6. An object that is in movement has kinetic energy.

7. Potential energy can change into kinetic energy

8. Joe throws the football across the field.
Example
Joe throws the football across the field.
Potential Kinetic

9. Joe throws the football across the field.
Example
Joe throws the football across the field.
Potential Kinetic

10. Sam stands with his arms on his waist.
Question 1
Sam stands with his arms on his waist.
Potential Kinetic

11. John is scared of the rollercoaster moving fast.
Question 2
John is scared of the rollercoaster moving fast.
Potential Kinetic

12. The pencil sits on Katie’s desk.
Question 3
The pencil sits on Katie’s desk.
Potential Kinetic

13. Sara holds the soccer ball in her hand.
Question 4
Sara holds the soccer ball in her hand.
Potential Kinetic

14. The bee flies through the air.
Question 5
The bee flies through the air.
Potential Kinetic

15. The red flower blows in the wind.
Question 6
The red flower blows in the wind.
Potential Kinetic

16. Sally bought a new green car.
Question 7
Sally bought a new green car.
Potential Kinetic

17. Tim is skating in his new roller skates.
Question 8
Tim is skating in his new roller skates.
Potential Kinetic

18. The rocks sit in the middle of the road.
Question 9
The rocks sit in the middle of the road.
Potential Kinetic

19. The kite flies high in the sky.
Question 10
The kite flies high in the sky.
Potential Kinetic