Amusement Park Fun with Motion
March 12, 2026
Today We Will...
Exlpore potential and kinetic energy using a roller coaster simulator.
Discuss motion and what it means to move.
Learn how motion, force, and energy are all connected.
Learning Objectives and Standards
- We can define motion and position.
- We can give examples of energy.
- We can recognize the difference between potential energy and kinetic energy.
- We can explain the transfer of energy when objects collide.
Standard S4.C.3.1.3
Standard S4.C.3.1.2
Standard S4.C.2.1.1
Words to Know - Drag and Drop
a place where someone or something is located
show how fast an object changes postion over time
a change in position
position
energy
force
a push or pull
ability to do work
motion
speed
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Warm Up - Let's Get the Fun Started!
What Does it Mean to Move?
When you think of the word movement, what do you think of? Think of three words that describe movement in some way.
What is Motion?
Motion is a change in position. It is caused by a force. A force is a push or a pull. Example: Will the ball he is holding move itself? What does he need to do to get it to move?
We Use Force Everyday!
- Pushing and pulling a door
- Stretching a spring or a rubber band
What is Energy?
Energy is the ability to do work and is what makes things happen all around us. Exmaples: heat, light, sound, electicity, and motion.
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HOw Are Energy, Force, and Motion Connected?
Remember the little boy playing the amusement park game? He had to apply force to put the ball in motion. What will happen when the ball hits the bottles?
Transferring Energy
If he throws the ball hard, will it move slow or fast? Will it hit the cans hard or soft? If he hits the cans hard, how will they spread out?
Potential vs. Kinetic Energy
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1. When a roller coaster is in motion, it has kinetic energy. 2. When a roller coaster is at rest, it has kinetic energy. 3. When a roller coaster is in motion, it has potential energy. 4. When a roller coaster is at rest, it has potential energy.
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Exploring Types of Energy
We are going to explore a roller coaster simulator! Before we do, Let's close the live session and work together as a class! Great Work!
Exploring Types of Energy
- Click on the link and hit Launch.
- Click each number and use the rollar coaster simulalor to answer the questions as a class.
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Lesson 5 Assignment: Bowling at Home
Lesson 5 Assignment: Bowling at Home
Lesson 5 Assignment: Bowling at Home
Exit Ticket
Which of these describes motion?A. a force that causes objects to fall toward the center of the Earth B. a change in position C. how fast an object moves over time D. a push or a pull
Click Play and Observe!
1. True or False: During the ride, I can see both potential and kinetic energy.
Potential Energy
Kinetic Energy
- energy that is stored
- it has the potenital to move, but hasn't yet
- energy in motion
- the more speed, the more kinetic energy
4. During Step 1, the roller coaster has the MOST potential energy. Is it at rest or in motion?
Click Step to Move Through Steps 1-6!
2. What happens to the potential energy and kinetic energy at each step? Circle your answers on the table.
Click Play and Observe Velocity!
5. What is velocity? When the roller coaster has more kinectic energy, does the velocity increase or decrease?
3. At Step 5, the roller coaster has the MOST kinetic energy! Is it at rest or in motion?
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Amusement Park Fun with Motion
March 12, 2026
Today We Will...
Exlpore potential and kinetic energy using a roller coaster simulator.
Discuss motion and what it means to move.
Learn how motion, force, and energy are all connected.
Learning Objectives and Standards
Standard S4.C.3.1.3
Standard S4.C.3.1.2
Standard S4.C.2.1.1
Words to Know - Drag and Drop
a place where someone or something is located
show how fast an object changes postion over time
a change in position
position
energy
force
a push or pull
ability to do work
motion
speed
View Results
Warm Up - Let's Get the Fun Started!
What Does it Mean to Move?
When you think of the word movement, what do you think of? Think of three words that describe movement in some way.
What is Motion?
Motion is a change in position. It is caused by a force. A force is a push or a pull. Example: Will the ball he is holding move itself? What does he need to do to get it to move?
We Use Force Everyday!
What is Energy?
Energy is the ability to do work and is what makes things happen all around us. Exmaples: heat, light, sound, electicity, and motion.
Click Me
HOw Are Energy, Force, and Motion Connected?
Remember the little boy playing the amusement park game? He had to apply force to put the ball in motion. What will happen when the ball hits the bottles?
Transferring Energy
If he throws the ball hard, will it move slow or fast? Will it hit the cans hard or soft? If he hits the cans hard, how will they spread out?
Potential vs. Kinetic Energy
Drag and drop the words to make the sentences correct.
more
more
less
less
1. When a roller coaster is in motion, it has kinetic energy. 2. When a roller coaster is at rest, it has kinetic energy. 3. When a roller coaster is in motion, it has potential energy. 4. When a roller coaster is at rest, it has potential energy.
View Results
Exploring Types of Energy
We are going to explore a roller coaster simulator! Before we do, Let's close the live session and work together as a class! Great Work!
Exploring Types of Energy
Link
Lesson 5 Assignment: Bowling at Home
Lesson 5 Assignment: Bowling at Home
Lesson 5 Assignment: Bowling at Home
Exit Ticket
Which of these describes motion?A. a force that causes objects to fall toward the center of the Earth B. a change in position C. how fast an object moves over time D. a push or a pull
Click Play and Observe!
1. True or False: During the ride, I can see both potential and kinetic energy.
Potential Energy
Kinetic Energy
4. During Step 1, the roller coaster has the MOST potential energy. Is it at rest or in motion?
Click Step to Move Through Steps 1-6!
2. What happens to the potential energy and kinetic energy at each step? Circle your answers on the table.
Click Play and Observe Velocity!
5. What is velocity? When the roller coaster has more kinectic energy, does the velocity increase or decrease?
3. At Step 5, the roller coaster has the MOST kinetic energy! Is it at rest or in motion?