Goal 2 - Linear Motion

Goal 3 - 2D Motion

Goal 4 - Forces and Newton's Laws

Goal 5 - Impulse and Momentum

Goal 6 - Energy

Goal 7 - Wave Motion and Light

Goal 8 - Static Electricity and Circuits

Goal 6: The learner will develop an understanding of energy as the ability to cause change.

Objective 1: Investigate and analyze energy storage and transfer mechanisms: gravitational potential energy, elastic potential energy, thermal energy and kinetic energy.

Web Sites

Conservation of Energy and Roller Coasters
http://www.learner.org/exhibits/parkphysics/coaster.html

Energy in Archery from Newton's Apple
http://www.newtonsapple.tv/TeacherGuide.php?id=1030

Energy in Ski Jumping from Newton's Apple
http://www.newtonsapple.tv/TeacherGuide.php?id=1551

Slinky Physics with Newton's Apple
http://www.newtonsapple.tv/TeacherGuide.php?id=919

Energy Lessons
http://www.sciencejoywagon.com/physicszone/lesson/05work.htm

Heat Snacks from the Exploratorium
http://www.exploratorium.edu/snacks/iconheat.html

Microwave Ovens
http://www.newtonsapple.tv/TeacherGuide.php?id=912

Lesson Plans

Potential Energy Activities
http://www.iit.edu/~smile/ph9601.html

What is Work?
http://www.iit.edu/~smile/ph8704.html

Kinetic Energy and Work
http://www.iit.edu/~smile/ph9614.html