Students will discuss and understand how to apply potential or kinetic energy to power a simple device (in this case, a yoyo.)
Standard 6.4.1
Working in groups, allow students to experiment with yoyos, a marble rollercoaster, etc. Follow activity guidelines.
Gifted students could design an amusement park (to be used in school.)
ELL's pair with a gifted student who can assist them with this project.
This activity could be differentiated for gifted students by challenging them to use materials they can find around the classroom other than those provided once they have determined how to successfully build the wheel and axle devices out of the provided materials.