Got Science!

Each of the Got Science! content standards is explored on two levels. Each video serves as a point of departure. The student videos introduce the Physical Science academic content standard and underlying concepts in an engaging manner designed specifically for 9th grade students. The instructor development videos examine the academic content standards in greater detail, and provide instructions for in-class demonstrations, and recommended topics for further discussion with the students.

Understanding Kinetic Energy

Explain how an object's kinetic energy depends on its mass and its speed (KE =? mv 2). Draw conclusions from inquiries based on scientific knowledge and principles, the use of logic and evidence (data) from investigations.

Student Video - 4:22 min.
Explores the relationship of mass and speed in determining kinetic energy (KE). This video introduces the formula for KE, and examines key concepts as applied to bowling, and Hot Wheels (use copyright symbol) cars and track.

Teacher Video - 4:03 min.
Expanding on the student video, the Got Science instructor creates an easy to follow rubric for creating the Hot Wheels© car, track and measuring equipment needed for this KE demonstration.