Energy and Matter in Motion · Physical Science
Kinetic and Potential Energy
An exploration of how energy is stored and released in mechanical systems.
Key Questions
- 1How does the height of an object affect its potential to do work?
- 2What happens to energy when a moving object comes to a sudden stop?
- 3How can we predict the speed of an object based on its starting position?
Common Core State Standards
MS-PS3-1MS-PS3-2
Grade: 7th Grade
Subject: Science
Unit: Energy and Matter in Motion
Period: Physical Science
Suggested Methodologies
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