Perform an activity on performance testing with a instructional activity focused on the purpose of wheel bearings on skateboards. Learners conduct performance testing on a skateboard to collect and interpret data.

Concepts

wheels, friction, kinetic energy, potential energy, energy transfer, mechanical energy, line of best fit, percent error, technology resources

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Instructional Ideas

• Invite a science teacher to explain energy concepts

Classroom Considerations

• If flipping the classroom, learners need Internet access at home to view the YouTube video
• Activity needs various materials, including a skateboard or appropriate substitute
• The third installment of a nine-part technology/engineering series

Pros

• Resource provides a list of vocabulary terms with their definitions
• Some learners will enjoy the incorporation of their hobby into the lesson

Cons

• None