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The Work-Energy Bar Charts Video Tutorial explains what a work-energy bar chart is and discusses how to construct one. Five examples are done to illustrate the method of constructing work-energy bar charts.
The video lesson answers the following questions:
What information does a work-energy bar chart convey?
Minds On Physics, Work and Energy Module, Mission WE6
We are particularly fond of this mission from our Minds On Physics program. It combines an interactive equation with a bar chart selection. You must tap on equation terms to cancel 0 terms and then select the bar chart that matches the stated motion. It's an awesome follow-up to the video.
Concept Builders, Work and Energy section, Match That Bar Chart
Concept Builders are always great for ... building concepts. This one stands up to the claim. You'e given a motion scenario and must tap through about 5 or so options of bar charts that match the scenario. Great thinking. Great learning.
Teacher Toolkits, Work-Energy Relationships
Try a Teacher Toolkit ... you might be very glad that you did. Each toolkit includes annotated links to vetted resources from across the web that we feel reliably support the specific topic. Give this one on work and energy a try.
Minds On Physics, Work and Energy Module, Mission WE6
We are particularly fond of this mission from our Minds On Physics program. It combines an interactive equation with a bar chart selection. Students must tap on equation terms to cancel 0 terms and then select the bar chart that matches the stated motion. It's a great follow-up to the video. And with our Task Tracker program, you can track students' completion of the exercise.
Concept Builders, Work and Energy section, Match That Bar Chart
Concept Builders are always great for ... building concepts. This one stands up to the claim. Students are given a motion scenario and must tap through about 5 or so options of bar charts that match the scenario. Great thinking. Great learning. And with our Task Tracker program, you can track students' completion of the exercise.
Do you like the slides we used? They are available in our low cost Teacher Presentation Pack, along with other updated materials used in our presentation.