Meteorites: The Relationship of Kinetic Energy to Mass
Simulate meteorites coming to earth and the relationship between kinetic enegery (KE) of a sphere and its mass by measuring and analyzing quantitative data.
Grade Level: Grades 6 - 8
Discipline: Physics, Physical Science
Standards: NGSS Standards: MS-PS3-1: describe relationship of kinetic energy (KE) to the mass of an object.
In this lab activity, students will explore the relationship between kinetic enegery (KE) of a sphere (marble) and its mass by measuring and analyzing quantitative data. Using collaboration and measurement skills, students will practice graphical representation to display their findings.
Learn more by downloading the activity plan above.
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