Go Power Lesson Plan Teacher Guide • Modified Grade 6
KINETIC MOTION LAB
Concept: Mechanical Kinetic Energy • Sports & Physics Focus
Physics Lab
Duration: 30-40 Mins
Lesson Goal
The student will observe, describe, and physically explore kinetic energy (motion) by testing real-world mechanical movements: rolling, jumping, running, and sliding .
Respectful Support
Keep the tone mature, styling like a real middle-school science lab. Use technical terms like kinetic, friction, and velocity while keeping physical response demands (writing/motor) highly modified.
1
Warm-Up: Energy Generation (5 Mins)
Have the student rub their hands together as fast as they can. Ask: "What do you feel?" Explain that mechanical friction generates heat energy. Next, run in place or do high-knees to feel their heartbeat rise. Define this as Kinetic Energy .
2
Tactile Physics Lab (15 Mins)
Use the Kinetic Lab Guide . Complete three sleek, age-appropriate science trials:
Roll Trial: Measure how far a sports ball or wheel rolls down a textbook ramp.Slide Trial: Compare sliding a friction-heavy object (eraser) vs. a low-friction plastic puck.Launch Trial: Perform vertical jumps and horizontal leaps to feel physical force transfer.
3
Data Cards & Sorting (10 Mins)
Use the Kinetic Tech Cards . Have the student trace the professional terms (ROLL, SLIDE, RUN, JUMP). Guide them to complete the high-interest sports-themed matching and sorting activities in their Worksheet Bundle .
4
Lab Debrief (5 Mins)
Administer the Lab Exit Ticket . The student traces the mature vocabulary term "KINETIC" and identifies high-interest kinetic energy examples (stunt car vs. parked car). Maintain high standards of scientific vocabulary.
Lab Modification & Respectful Engagement
• Vocabulary Elevation: Always say "Kinetic Energy" instead of "Go Power" to build dignity and scientific literacy.Motor Accommodations: If cutting is difficult, pre-cut the sorting icons so the student can focus on categorizing objects (e.g., skateboards vs. snowboards).Interactive Choices: Use the Tech Cards as non-verbal choice boards for immediate feedback during experiments.
Physics Unit: Kinetic Motion Page 1 of 1
Go Power Visual Cards Cut along the dotted lines to make 4 high-contrast Physics Spec Cards!
Lab Tech Tools
PHYSICS SPEC: 01
🛹
ROLL
Wheel-based rotation
R O L L
PHYSICS SPEC: 02
🏀
LAUNCH
Vertical force transfer
L A U N C H
PHYSICS SPEC: 03
🏃♂️
RUN
High-velocity travel
R U N
PHYSICS SPEC: 04
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SLIDE
Low-friction surface glide
S L I D E
Tip: Laminate cards and use during actual motion lab observations. Motion Energy Tech Deck
Go Power Activity Guide LAB FIELD OPERATOR:
STATION DATE:
PHYSICAL SCIENCE DIVISION • PROTOCOL MANUAL
Kinetic Lab Protocol
Execute the three physical trials below. Log completion checks.
Trial 01: Rotational Force
Wheel Rotation
Position a physical sphere (ball) or cylindrical item on a textbook ramp. Release from rest and observe gravity acceleration.
Release Completed
Rotational Force Logged
Trial 02: Sliding Friction
Surface Friction Glide
Slide a flat object (plastic puck or phone case) across a tabletop. Analyze the speed reduction caused by friction.
Push Force Applied
Friction Slide Logged
Trial 03: Biomechanical Force
Muscular Energy Conversion
Perform a short vertical jump or run in place. Analyze how chemical energy inside your body converts into physical motion.
Kinetic Burst Completed
Heart Rate Rising Logged
⚡ ANALYSIS SUMMARY: Kinetic Energy is the physical work an object can perform due to its active motion velocity!
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Go Power Worksheet Bundle PHYSICAL SCIENCE DIVISION • LAB STATION 6
Kinetic Motion Analysis
DOC REF: PSD-K-601
VERSION: 3.2 (MOD)
OPERATOR:
DATE LOGGED:
Section 1.0: Calibration & Telemetry Pairing
Carefully trace each physics keyword to calibrate your lab logs. Then, draw a straight data line connecting the term to its mechanical diagram.
01. CALIBRATE TERM
ROLL
Vertical Launch
02. CALIBRATE TERM
SLIDE
Rotational Roll
03. CALIBRATE TERM
LAUNCH
Horizontal Slide
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PHYSICAL SCIENCE DIVISION • DATA SORT
Friction & Surface Analysis
Section 2.0: Telemetry Classification Board
Cut out the mechanical spec tiles below. Evaluate their motion profiles, then paste them into the correct analytical zones.
Rotational Motion (ROLL)
Linear Sliding Motion (SLIDE)
Specimen Sheet (Cut Tiles Below)
SPEC_01: WHEEL
SPEC_02: GLIDER
SPEC_03: SPHERE
SPEC_04: RUNNER
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Go Power Exit Ticket FIELD OPERATOR:
STATION DATE:
LAB DEBRIEF
Kinetic Exit Ticket
Submit your verified data sheet to the lab supervisor.
1 Trace the primary mechanical vocabulary term:
K I N E T I C
2 Analyze the diagrams below. Circle the object with active Kinetic Energy (Velocity):
STATIONARY ANCHOR
ACTIVE Rocket LAUNCH
3 How did you demonstrate physical kinetic force today?
Vertical Jump
Active Sprint
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