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Energy Transformation Practice: Reviews Types of Energy and Energy Transfers!
I've done this activity from 7th through 12th grades and it's always entertaining to see what they come up with. Since they're not actually building it, they can really think out of the box (ex- nuclear energy and thermal energy become popular). I usually do this after a lesson on energy and then I will show then the OK Go, "This Too Shall Pass" video as that is the ultimate contraption to model (in my opinion). You may also wish to show them Rube Goldberg examples. Or, modify a bit and simply u
5th - 12th
Basic Principles, Physical Science, Physics
NGSS
MS-PS3-2
, MS-PS3-5
TED Talk: Why a Sausage can do What Your Gloves Cannot- Charles Wallace and Saja
Why can a sausage activate your smartphone, but your glove can’t? This TED-Ed companion resource explains the science behind touchscreen technology, from resistive pressure systems to the capacitive screens in modern phones. Students will explore the roles of electric circuits, conductive materials, and even human biology in touchscreen function. Perfect for high school or college physics, technology, or engineering courses, this resource includes 20 high-level discussion questions, an expanded
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering, Physics
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