Energy Explorers Session Five: Mechanical EnergyEnergy Explorers is an engaging, hands-on learning program designed to spark curiosity and deepen students understanding of energy. In this session, young scientists will explore the energy of moving objects through real world applications and fun experiments! This learning experience meets science state standards MS-PS-2-2, 3-PS2-1, and 3-PS2-2 allowing students to...Understand forces that cause motionPredict whether an object will move based on the forces acting on it.Experience mechanical energy and forces in action by playing with scooters, tug-of-war, and more.Get ready for an electrifying experience that makes science fun, meaningful, and unforgettable!Program Schedule: June 2nd – June 30th This learning experience can be taken as a class series or students can register for individual classes! Classes will take place every Monday from 10:00am-12:00pm.Recommended Ages: 4th-7th GradesMeet the program instructor, Kara Winter!Kara Winter is a secondary science teacher with a decade of experience in teaching middle school and high school chemistry, biology, physical science, and forensic science. With degrees in chemistry, secondary education, and educational technology, Kara is passionate about engaging students in hands-on learning and teaching students to question how the world around them works.
Energy Explorers Session Five: Mechanical Energy
Energy Explorers is an engaging, hands-on learning program designed to spark curiosity and deepen students understanding of energy. In this session, young scientists will explore the energy of moving objects through real world applications and fun experiments!
This learning experience meets science state standards MS-PS-2-2, 3-PS2-1, and 3-PS2-2 allowing students to...
- Understand forces that cause motion
- Predict whether an object will move based on the forces acting on it.
- Experience mechanical energy and forces in action by playing with scooters, tug-of-war, and more.
Get ready for an electrifying experience that makes science fun, meaningful, and unforgettable!
Program Schedule: June 2nd – June 30th
This learning experience can be taken as a class series or students can register for individual classes! Classes will take place every Monday from 10:00am-12:00pm.
Recommended Ages: 4th-7th Grades
Meet the program instructor, Kara Winter!
Kara Winter is a secondary science teacher with a decade of experience in teaching middle school and high school chemistry, biology, physical science, and forensic science. With degrees in chemistry, secondary education, and educational technology, Kara is passionate about engaging students in hands-on learning and teaching students to question how the world around them works.