Assignment: Potential and Kinetic Energy

Created by Christian E on

7 activities: 7 games

99 min

Activity 1: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 11 min

Potential Disaster

Do you have energy? In this game, you will store up your potential energy to play several mini-games. Each mini-game can be completed by utilizing different types of potential energy. You'll need to learn about gravitational and elastic energies and put them to use in the challenge section. The more you know the more points you'll earn. What will your high score be?

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (156) 4.0 stars.

Student Ratings (39132) 3.7 stars.

Activity 2: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 14 min

Potential Match

How much do you like puzzles? In this game, you aren't just putting puzzle pieces together. You will be using your knowledge of the relationship between kinetic and potential energy to solve physics puzzles. You will use pendulums, ramps, slingshots, and other devices to hit a target. You get to control each tool with what you know about energy! Good luck!

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (93) 3.9 stars.

Student Ratings (19437) 3.4 stars.

Activity 3: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 15 min

Path of Energy

The hero goes on a journey to fulfill his dreams by passing tests based on kinetic energy to become a disciple of the Sage. The player controls the hero, travels in a colorful 3D world, and learns all the necessary theory to solve various tasks.

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (98) 4.4 stars.

Student Ratings (35619) 3.7 stars.

Activity 4: Question Game. Estimated duration: 13 min

You've Got Potential (Mid)

In this game, you'll get to spring into action! Help your spring bounce between platforms while learning about different types of potential energy. You will jump from platform to platform collecting coins. You will occasionally land on a special platform where you need to answer questions related to photosynthesis. If you fall, you'll have the chance to answer questions and keep going!

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (88) 4.1 stars.

Student Ratings (17244) 3.5 stars.

Activity 5: Question Game. Estimated duration: 13 min

Conserve Your Energy (Mid)

This electrical plug is late, and he is needed to light up the party! You will jump from platform to platform collecting coins. You will occasionally land on a special platform where you need to answer questions related to the conservation of energy and energy transfer. If you fall, you'll have the chance to answer questions and keep going!

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (57) 4.1 stars.

Student Ratings (15033) 3.4 stars.

Activity 6: Question Game. Estimated duration: 15 min

Kinetic Combat (Mid)

Can you save the Universe? You'll need a lot of energy to do so! When you play this game, you will learn about kinetic energy. You will use your knowledge and your ability to dodge obstacles to defeat the invaders. Collect as many points as you can and move through the levels as you learn about motion and kinetic energy.

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (180) 4.2 stars.

Student Ratings (27215) 3.7 stars.

Activity 7: Question Game. Estimated duration: 18 min

Little Newton in the Force of Energy

Little Newton is lost! Help Little Newton find his way home by guiding him to the end of the level, avoiding all the obstacles. As you progress through the game, Little Newton will learn new skills that help him get through each level. Get through all eight levels and return Newton to his home.

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (49) 4.0 stars.

Student Ratings (6505) 3.8 stars.