Dolphin Kinetic Energy

Dolphin Kinetic Energy Lab

To Start:

Directions:

1.   Carefully place the items in the bag on your desk.

2.   Make sure you have your spiral and a pencil.

3.   Play with the Dolphin toy.

4.   Look at these websites:

http://www.eschooltoday.com/energy/kinds-of-energy/what-is-kinetic-energy.html

http://www.eschooltoday.com/energy/kinds-of-energy/what-is-kinetic-energy.html

http://science.jrank.org/kids/pages/50/KINETIC-VS-POTENTIAL-ENERGY.html

5.   Watch this video:

http://www.neok12.com/video/Energy-and-Work/zX707f5b60615d600346020a.htm

6.   In your journal:

·           Write a definition of kinetic energy

·           Write a definition of potential energy

·           Explain why the dolphin keeps moving after you tap it.

·           Give another example of kinetic energy and explain it.