There are two categories of energy: kinetic and potential.

“I Can…”

 explain that objects and substances in motion have kinetic energy.

 explain that objects and substances can have energy as a result of their position.

 explore, investigate, and explain various types of potential and kinetic energy.

 compare and contrast kinetic and potential energy.

 design a model that will demonstrate kinetic and potential energy.

 perform a controlled experiment applying elastic potential energy and conversion of energy.

An object’s motion can be described by its speed & the direction in which it is moving.

Creating & Interpreting Graphs

“I Can…”

 describe an objects motion in relation to a reference point.

 calculate an object's speed based on the amount of time it takes to travel a certain distance.

 analyze and interpret position vs time and speed vs. time graphs in order to describe an object's motion.

 Design distance vs time graph

 Design a speed vs. time graph

 Describe a scenario to match a given speed or time graph

 cite the formula for how to calculate speed- distance / time

 determine how motion can be plotted or represented on a graph usin X and y axis.

Are you up for the challenge?

Design a paper helicopter that will have the greatest descent time when it is dropped at two meters. 3.16 sec. is the greatest time so far.

Extra Credit- Bring in your design if you can achieve the goal and be ready to fly.

The Amusement Park Project (click here)