What Is Sound Energy? Fun Activities for Kids
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Your kids may wonder, “What is sound energy?” With just a few fun activities, they will quickly discover that sound is a vibration. (more…)
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Easy Radiation of Heat Activities for Kids
Teaching radiation of heat? Start with simple hands-on experiences. Then discuss characteristics. In this form of energy transfer, heat radiates through the air or space. (more…)
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Teaching Convection with Simple, Hands-on Experiments
Teaching convection of heat? Give kids get hands-on experiences. Start with simple experiments. Then discuss characteristics. In this form of energy transfer, warm air or water rises. (more…)
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How to Teach Conduction of Heat, or Thermal Energy
Figuring out how to teach conduction of heat? Start with hands-on experiments. Then discuss characteristics. In this form of energy transfer, objects must touch. (more…)
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Electricity and the Environment – Energy, Fuels, and Natural Resources
Is electricity bad for the environment? To find out, ask students to explore different ways electricity is generated. Then have them write a paragraph explaining whether renewable or nonrenewable resources…
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Inexpensive Dollar Store Physics Activities for Kids
Dollar store physics activities make energy lessons pop! Try these energy and wave projects for some inexpensive (and purposeful) fun! (more…)
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What Happens When Objects Collide – Physical Science Activities for Kids
What happens when objects collide? In this set of physical science activities, kids explore collisions using miniature pool tables. (more…)
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Forms of Potential and Kinetic Energy Activity for Kids
Use this forms of potential and kinetic energy activity for your students. First, separate them into two categories: kinetic (moving) and potential (stored). Second, provide simple definitions and examples. (more…)
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Teaching the Relationship Between Speed and Energy
Speed and energy share a special relationship. A variety of hands-on activities let kids explore and conceptualize how increasing speed increases energy – and vice versa. (more…)
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Teaching Fourth Grade NGSS Physical Science with Hands-On Activities
NGSS physical science standards for fourth graders include the study of energy and waves. This post details activities I use to address these standards. (more…)
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