Simple materials needed

This is a nice lab that uses a marble, ruler, stopwatch, and pie pan to determine the law of conservation of energy. Easy for students to do (even middle level students). I also love the c... See More

This is a nice lab that uses a marble, ruler, stopwatch, and pie pan to determine the law of conservation of energy. Easy for students to do (even middle level students). I also love the concept behind the book that has students completing the lab at home as their homework assignment for the evening.

Conservation of Energy

This article is actually an activity that high school and advanced middle school students could preform. It uses potential and kinetic energy in a marble drop to reinforce the concept of the... See More

This article is actually an activity that high school and advanced middle school students could preform. It uses potential and kinetic energy in a marble drop to reinforce the concept of the conservation of energy. It is clearly written, with a Scilink provided, that offers more resources for the teacher to investigate. The materials for this activity are inexpensive and easily obtainable (if the teacher does not already have them). It also offers (at the middle school level) the opportunity to work with the math teacher.