1. WHY IS SIMPLE ENERGY TRANSFORMATION
SO TERRIFYING ??

2. rubbing force resisting movement
Jan 11 / Act D 55
Roller Coaster Energy
LEARNING TARGET: I can describe the changes in kinetic and potential energy throughout a roller coaster ride.
CH Q
How is energy transformed on a roller coaster?
VOCAB:
friction; thermal energy
rubbing force resisting movement
heat energy

3. PROCEDURE: Read on pg. D 13 - no summary
PROCEDURE AND DATA
MATERIALS:
PROCEDURE: Read on pg. D no summary
What are 3 take-aways, that show scientific thinking, scientific concepts that you got from the reading.
DATA: WS 55.1
update WS 53.1
Go to link on website

4. kinetic (moving hands) into thermal (heat)
POST DISCUSSION
What causes friction?
kinetic (moving hands) into thermal (heat)
show friction 36-1 video
Review answers 1 & 2 on WS 53.1.
Do you still agree? Disagree? - Add evidence to support OR change your answers.
- Add the pg in the book where you found your evidence

5. On the 8th science website there is a fun link that is all about Roller Coasters!! Go visit the link and play the roller coaster game!

6. ANALYSIS
- Discuss and answer Q 3 & 4 on pg.D 17
ANS CH Q
How is energy transformed on a roller coaster? A:
Potential Energy is converted by gravity into Kinetic Energy (and also thermal and sound due to friction).
HOMEWORK
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