--- title: MS-PS3-1 Lesson Plans | Kinetic Energy of an Object description: "MS-PS3-1: Kinetic Energy & Energy Transference Construct, use, and present arguments to support the claim that when the kinetic energy of an object changes, energy is transferred to or from the object." image: https://www.knowatom.com/hubfs/Right%20Image.png --- - [Results](https://www.knowatom.com/press) - [Teaching Strategies](https://www.knowatom.com/highly-effective-teaching-strategies) - [Thinking Routines](https://www.knowatom.com/thinking-routines-resources-for-teachers) - Resources - [Blog](https://www.knowatom.com/teaching-phenomena) - [Cultures of Thinking in Action](https://www.knowatom.com/cultures-of-thinking-in-action-resources) - [NGSS Resources for Teachers](https://www.knowatom.com/ngss-science-resources-for-teachers) - [Homeschool Science Curriculum](https://sciencekits.knowatom.com/) - [Resource Archive](https://www.knowatom.com/science-next-generation-standards-resources) - [SocraCircle+](https://socratic.knowatom.com) [![Teacher Login](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/347944/f56bee57-133e-4975-8055-799f1f23588b.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/347944/f56bee57-133e-4975-8055-799f1f23588b) [Teacher Login](https://app.knowatom.com/signin) [![KnowAtom Logo](https://www.knowatom.com/hubfs/KnowAtom%20Logo.svg "KnowAtom Logo")](https://www.knowatom.com/) - [Science Curriculum](https://www.knowatom.com/stem-curriculum) - [State Standards](https://www.knowatom.com/ngss-standards-alignment) - [Professional Development](https://www.knowatom.com/professional-development) - [In-School Pricing](https://www.knowatom.com/pricing) - [Learn More](https://www.knowatom.com/learn-more) - [Science Curriculum](https://www.knowatom.com/stem-curriculum) - [State Standards](https://www.knowatom.com/ngss-standards-alignment) - [Professional Development](https://www.knowatom.com/professional-development) - [In-School Pricing](https://www.knowatom.com/pricing) - [Learn More](https://www.knowatom.com/learn-more) - [Data](https://www.knowatom.com/press) - [Teaching Strategies](https://www.knowatom.com/highly-effective-teaching-strategies) - [Thinking Routines](https://www.knowatom.com/thinking-routines-resources-for-teachers) - Resources - [Blog](https://www.knowatom.com/teaching-phenomena) - [Cultures of Thinking in Action](https://www.knowatom.com/cultures-of-thinking-in-action-resources) - [NGSS Resources for Teachers](https://www.knowatom.com/ngss-science-resources-for-teachers) - [Homeschool Science Curriculum](https://sciencekits.knowatom.com/) - [Resource Archive](https://www.knowatom.com/science-next-generation-standards-resources) - [SocraCircle+](https://socratic.knowatom.com) - [Teacher Login](https://www.knowatom.com/cs/c/?cta_guid=42e90de4-6bfa-4493-b321-a4b23248f3a9&signature=AAH58kE-i1dl2G6_F2SFa3le4uKjIGe7Ow&portal_id=347944&pageId=26868744431&placement_guid=f56bee57-133e-4975-8055-799f1f23588b&click=52f62c4b-46b6-4e2c-aeb7-900db93fc012&redirect_url=APefjpEFhZvipNo8Cg1Y895goO9ecwlUFsA31kbrsE5datuv-wKMcF_wqweVNCvSpo6f5hdJpSr5cEHSnRibbPdEHx6XzMcAWw1ymhqrDJPVK9pivDW6NoVIech1TW93s1UB0iwW2MxWmPR-aql7ACmSLhxwdQ0-Ws9FLFn6iROekPvZeTvwYp6xEtWAqo3s1QjRHSiG1jLGKy8MFBkcsoQoszzGMrTojS2AlDAoQeBR1yb1sAszfrnH5gv8WT8IsZoedsM0wpYuFgtyavMs4yh7fOxmYhZpzw&hsutk=3a4b04801fcba027987b1eb3381dd6e9&canon=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.knowatom.com%2F5e-lesson-plan&ts=1751452608553&__hstc=47010040.3a4b04801fcba027987b1eb3381dd6e9.1732261202293.1751437832177.1751451390304.177&__hssc=47010040.223.1751451390304&__hsfp=3395670294&contentType=landing-page) # MS-PS3-1: Kinetic Energy & Energy Transference Construct, use, and present arguments to support the claim that when the kinetic energy of an object changes, energy is transferred to or from the object. 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In this lesson, they investigate the relationship between the drop height of a bouncy ball and its rebound height. This page is a high-level extract of this lesson.](https://www.knowatom.com/science-phenomena-videos/6th-grade-science/energy-transformation) [ VIEW LESSON ](https://www.knowatom.com/science-phenomena-videos/6th-grade-science/energy-transformation) [![](https://www.knowatom.com/hubfs/image1-Oct-09-2023-06-17-28-2489-AM.png) ](https://www.knowatom.com/science-phenomena-videos/8th-grade-science/mass-and-motion) ## [Mass and Motion In this unit, students encounter phenomena related to matter and energy as they learn about how engineers design materials with specific properties to address a wide range of societal needs.This page provides an overview of one lesson. ](https://www.knowatom.com/science-phenomena-videos/8th-grade-science/mass-and-motion) [ VIEW LESSON ](https://www.knowatom.com/science-phenomena-videos/8th-grade-science/mass-and-motion) [![](https://www.knowatom.com/hubfs/Grade/Screenshot%20(62).png) ](https://www.knowatom.com/science-phenomena-videos/7th-grade-science/mass-speed-and-kinetic-energy) ## [Mass, Speed, and Kinetic Energy In this unit, students analyze the science phenomena of connections between energy, forces, and motion. In this lesson, students use data to construct an explanation about phenomena that occur because of the relationships between an object’s kinetic energy, its mass, and its speed. This page provides an overview of this lesson.](https://www.knowatom.com/science-phenomena-videos/7th-grade-science/mass-speed-and-kinetic-energy) [ VIEW LESSON ](https://www.knowatom.com/science-phenomena-videos/7th-grade-science/mass-speed-and-kinetic-energy) [![](https://www.knowatom.com/hubfs/Grade/Screenshot%20(64).png) ](https://www.knowatom.com/science-phenomena-videos/7th-grade-science/engineering-vehicles) ## [Engineering Vehicles In this unit, students explore the relationship between the phenomena of forces and motion and how energy is converted from one form to another in an energy system. In this lesson, students design a vehicle that can travel over a surface on a cushion of air. This page highlights key parts of this lesson.](https://www.knowatom.com/science-phenomena-videos/7th-grade-science/engineering-vehicles) [ VIEW LESSON ](https://www.knowatom.com/science-phenomena-videos/7th-grade-science/engineering-vehicles) [![](https://www.knowatom.com/hubfs/image3-Oct-08-2023-06-40-27-7927-PM.png) ](https://www.knowatom.com/science-phenomena-videos/5th-grade-science/magnets-and-motors) ## [Magnets and Motors In this unit, students explore the science phenomenon of electric currents and electrical energy. In this lesson, students figure out energy transfers, electricity, and circuits in the context of an electromagnetic motor system. 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