Energy Assessment and Roller Coasters

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Energy Assessment and Roller Coasters

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Running Time: 5m 01s
Size: 15.0 MB

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In this video from Teaching High School Physical Science, teacher Michael Griffin assesses his students' understanding of the physics of roller coasters. Watch as Griffin reviews the material using model roller coaster tracks, and observe how he helps individual students work through a concept if they are confused.
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You may find it useful to watch this video with a group of your colleagues and then discuss it together.
  • What evidence do you see that students do or do not understand potential and kinetic energy?
  • What evidence do you see that Griffin is attending to the needs of individual students?
  • How might you incorporate similar activities into your lessons?
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