Today, we did an experiment on potential energy, and kinetic energy with plastic cups. First, we got a plastic cup and put holes across from each other. Then, we tied rubber bands across the opening. Next, we put down another cup, and put the cup with the rubber bands on top of it. When we push on the cup with the rubber bands, it stores potential energy. Then, when you let go, it releases kinetic energy, and launches the cup into the air. This is one way to show potential and kinetic energy. Are you going to try this experiment? If you do, I hope you enjoy it! T.C.
Saturday, January 18, 2014
Rocket Launching! Our Solo Cups Return
Hello! Today we will be explaining kinetic, potential, and elastic energy. Potential energy is when energy is stored up. Kinetic energy is when potential changes into kinetic (moving) energy. Elastic energy is when you use something made of elastic to move an object. Our class learned a lot about energy from the experiment. Do you think you could try the experiment? It is very interesting and we hope you enjoy it! H.R.
Today, we did an experiment on potential energy, and kinetic energy with plastic cups. First, we got a plastic cup and put holes across from each other. Then, we tied rubber bands across the opening. Next, we put down another cup, and put the cup with the rubber bands on top of it. When we push on the cup with the rubber bands, it stores potential energy. Then, when you let go, it releases kinetic energy, and launches the cup into the air. This is one way to show potential and kinetic energy. Are you going to try this experiment? If you do, I hope you enjoy it! T.C.
Today, we did an experiment on potential energy, and kinetic energy with plastic cups. First, we got a plastic cup and put holes across from each other. Then, we tied rubber bands across the opening. Next, we put down another cup, and put the cup with the rubber bands on top of it. When we push on the cup with the rubber bands, it stores potential energy. Then, when you let go, it releases kinetic energy, and launches the cup into the air. This is one way to show potential and kinetic energy. Are you going to try this experiment? If you do, I hope you enjoy it! T.C.
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Wow! This video is awesome. I can easily tell that we were launching cups. It is that clear! Plus, it was a very good idea to make a video and put it in the blog!
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I liked how the passage is written. I also liked the topic of the video. I never thought that we would use science as a topic for the blog.
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Sneha, Wow! What a cool way to learn about potential and kinetic energy!! I wish I was in your class room propelling the cup into air by giving the cup potential energy and seeing it convert to kinetic energy as it blasts off! Fabulous idea and well done.
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Thank you for posting! It looks like a lot of fun! I want to try this experiment at home. -T.C's.Mom
ReplyDeleteThat was fun. I like experiments a lot. I liked it a lot! You have really good descriptions. Why don't you parents try it?
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Sneha, its great way of learning potential and kinetic energy in a simple and play-way method.You can comprehend the science facts well by this simple activity.Good Job.
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My dear Sneha, this simple class room activity is a fantastic and easy way of learning a complex scientific concept.You can learn more amazing science facts by similar group activities and understand that science learning is fun.Great job by your class.
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It's a cool way to learn science.Class activities are always fun. Enjoy learning more and more facts Sneha.
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