Potential and Kinetic Energy Center Print and Digital
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Save 25% on this set of physical science centers! Students will practice differentiating between kinetic and potential energy, chemical and physical changes, and different types of heat transfer. Digital and printable options are included.The PDF download for each center includes the following, to aPrice $9.00Original Price $12.00Save $3.00
Save 30% on this set of NINE physical science centers! Students will practice differentiating between kinetic and potential energy, chemical and physical changes, and different types of heat transfer. Standard, fall, and Christmas themed centers are included for each of the 3 topics. Digital and priPrice $25.00Original Price $36.00Save $11.00
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Do your students need to practice differentiating between potential and kinetic energy? This center activity provides 20 scenarios, and invites students to determine if each scenario involves mostly kinetic or mostly potential energy.
The PDF download includes the following, to allow for maximum flexibility:
1. 20 printable cards for use in centers or gallery walks
2. Printable student answer recording sheets
3. Printable answer key
4. Full page version of center cards for printing or projecting
5. Link to Google Slides version of center cards, with drag and drop for answer selection
These are my favorite ways to use these task cards with my students:
-Print the 20 scenario cards and place them in a 4x6 photo album (usually $1-3 from Dollar Tree, Target, or Amazon), for use as a center. You can include a printed recording sheet for each student, or laminate a few for repeated use with dry erase markers.
-Hang the scenario cards around the room with tape. Give each student an answer sheet and clipboard. Set a timer and allow students to read and record answers for each card gallery walk style. When students are finished, project the Google Slides version. Review the cards, pulling popsicle sticks to allow students to share and explain their answer choice.
-Using Google Classroom, assign each student their own copy of the Google Slides version. Allow students to work independently to complete the cards, entering their answers via drag-and-drop as they work.
Aligns with former TN SPI 0507.10.1: Differentiate between potential and kinetic energy.
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Need more practice? Try these!
Fall Kinetic and Potential Energy Center
Christmas Kinetic and Potential Energy Center
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