Teaching Plan: Potential and Kinetic Energy 6.8A - Free Games and Simulations

Activity 1: 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!

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Activity 2: Simulation Game. Estimated duration: 10 min

Masses and Springs: Basics - Stretch

Hang a mass from a spring and see how it stretches. Play with one or two mass-spring systems and discover the relationship between the mass, spring constant, and displacement. Design an experiment to determine the value of the mystery masses. Note: Students will automatically move through this simulation after 10 minutes of playtime.

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Activity 3: 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?

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