http://www.nyserda.ny.gov/en/Schools/School-Power-Naturally/In-The-Classroom/~/media/Files/EEWD/Schools/Lessons/Level%20II%20Lessons/4_PV-games_pdf.ashx
A great lesson that we used to discuss the Law of Conservation of Energy. The best thing about the activity is that it allows for several different combinations. I allowed my students to work in groups of four. Pairs on each side of the table "played" against the students on the other side of the table. The objective was to keep the energy moving.
After the domino board was constructed, we took 30 seconds for students to walk around the room to see how other tables' created their board (all were in different ways ... some linear and some all over the place!).
Our final assignment asked students to choose a starting point (any place on their board to begin). They were to write a four sentence paragraph explaining how energy moved from object to object and was not lost. Their fifth sentence was to explain how this has shown the Law of Conservation of Energy.
Kids had a great time and enjoyed the activity! Thanks again to the originators!!!
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