Teaching Energy? This No-Prep Activity Makes It Easy! Helping students understand the difference between potential and kinetic energy doesn’t have to be complicated. This simple cut-and-paste worksheet is a great way to reinforce these concepts in a hands-on, student-friendly way.
Designed with 3rd and 4th graders in mind, this activity includes:
✔ 1 printable worksheet
✔ 5 examples of potential energy (think: a stretched rubber band or a book on a shelf)
✔ 5 examples of kinetic energy (like a rolling ball or a swinging swing)
✔ Clear, easy-to-read sentences so students can focus on understanding, not decoding
It works well for:
🌟 Science centers
🌟 Independent practice
🌟 Review days
🌟 Early finishers
🌟 Sub plans (no prep required!)
I’ve used this during a review week, and my students really enjoyed the cut-and-paste format—it gave them a break from the usual routine while still practicing key science skills.
How do you introduce energy concepts in your classroom? I’d love to hear your go-to strategies!
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