Student Instructions
What is kinetic and potential energy? Why do we want to know about these 2 energies? Have you ever wondered why an elastic band stretches as it is pulled and when released, goes back to its original shape? What about when you are sitting at your desk, and then you stand up to sharpen your pencil? Let's discover these two energies and why they are important. LEARNING TARGET:🎯 I understand the difference between kinetic and potential energy Parents: 👨👩👦 If your child is completing this activity at home, please help with the science experiment! Remember to allow your child to explore, explain and express their creativity and critical thinking! WATCH THE VIDEO 1. After watching the , answer the questions 2. Use the or tool to write your answer to each question 3. Next, watch the and complete the science experiment 4. Take a of your science experiment 5. Use the tool and tell me what happened 6. When you are done, click the button
*Please visit BC curriculum website: http://curriculum.gov.bc.ca to view all the competencies* CORE COMPETENCIES: Critical Thinking: Explaining how energy is transferred from one form to another form BIG IDEAS: Energy can be produced and transferred CURRICULAR COMPETENCIES: Make simple inferences based on my results and prior knowledge CONTENT COMPETENCIES: Energy is needed for life - Kinetic and Potential Energy