The Physics Reasoning:
Provides a soft introduction to terms such as: acceleration, velocity, force, etc.
Measuring velocity in PivotInteractive Ramp Lab.
Measuring Forces in PivotInteractive Spring Lab.
As one of the Conservative Laws we will be discussing, provides a framework for other topics.
Allows for interpretation of qualitative graphs.
Energy requires less mathematic manipulation than 2.1 - Kinematics and 2.2 Forces.
The Practical Reasoning:
We all have a lay persons understanding of energy.
We use it in our everyday language.
I'm feel full of ENERGY.
I'm not very ENERGETIC today.
We need to focus on renewable energy sources.
We are able to identify alternative ideas students have regarding the study of physics.
Worldwide Electrical Energy Production and Consumption
Some caveats:
This is 20 years old.
The graphics and fashion are from the time your parents were in high school.
Some of the ideas may touch a nerve about how to control population.
It may seem long, but in the 4th video the connection to energy is made and it is disturbingly accurate.
If you are looking for CER examples, this is a good one.