Roller Coaster Lab
The best science lessons are those that are a win/win for students and teachers, and this is one of them.…
Category: Energy
Light Bulb Dissection-showing 3 methods of heat transfer
Turns out those old incandescent light bulbs are good for something- clearly demonstrating all 3 methods of heat transfer- radiation,…
Renewable Energy graphic organizer
Wouldn’t it be great if your students could create a little 2-pocket booklet containing little cards that summarize the 9…
Waves Simple Concept Map
If you’re getting ready to teach waves to your students, you’ll need something to help them sort out all the…
Energy-Kinetic, Potential, Mechanical
Use this graphic organizer to end all confusion about what kinetic energy, potential energy, and mechanical energy are. Set up…
Energy in Toys
A fun way to introduce or reinforce the main kinds of energy- elastic, chemical, heat, light, sound, electrical, & gravitational.…
Heat Transfer
Bad news if you love to lecture- these 3 simple demonstrations in the hands of your students will teach heat…
Bag Balance
Yes, heat rises. But why? An unforgettable lesson focused on teaching just this one concept. Notes and PPT
Convection Engine
An aluminum pie pan, coat hanger, and candle are all we need to understand convection. Handout, Notes, and PPT
