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 Physical Science:
 Energy Transfer, Potential and Kinetic Energy, Forces (Gravitational), Simple Machines

NATIONAL SCIENCE STANDARDS (Grades 5-8)

 Physical Science - Content Standard B
 Student will further their understanding of energy as a property of many substances  associated with mechanical motion, heat and sound. The transfer of energy from  potential to kinetic is also investigated.
 Students will understand how gravity gives an object potential energy.
 Science and Technology- Content Standard E
 Students will communicate design ideas with drawings.
 Students will propose a preplanned design that completes a specified task using  simple materials.

 

 

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