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Wednesday, December 9, 2009

Skate Park Computer Model

Create your own Energy Skate Park

1. Open the PhET simulation “Energy Skate Park.” Here is the web address just in case - http://phet.colorado.edu/simulations/sims.php?sim=Energy_Skate_Park.
2. Click on Run Now
3. Follow the instructions on your worksheet

Your worksheet is your exit ticket out of class.

If you finish, begin working on the following (you may choose the order):

Potential Energy and Kinetic Energy Song (you may not visit any other YouTube sites)
Roadrunner and Coyote cartoon (you may not visit any other YouTube sites)

Build a rollercoaster
Discovery Kids Rollercoaster
Amusement Park Physics

Physics Animations


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I grew up in Illinois. After high school, I went to college and studied Biology and English. While in college, I edited my school's newspaper. I have lived in the Denver area since 2005. My husband Matt, my son Russell, my daughter Annella and I live in Brighton along with our dog Chole Jo (AKA Stinky Jo) and our cats Chubs McGee and Tybalt. My hobbies include playing goofy games with my kids, reading, writing, and gardening.
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