Eighth grade science students conducted hands-on experiments to investigate the relationship between mass, height, potential energy, and kinetic energy. By testing different variables, students observed how increasing height affected gravitational potential energy and how that energy transformed into kinetic energy as objects moved. They also compared how changes in mass influenced the amount of energy within the system. Through data collection, graphing, and analysis, students strengthened their understanding of energy transformation and conservation. This engaging lab allowed students to connect mathematical relationships with real-world physical science concepts in a meaningful way.
8th Grade Scientists Explore Energy in Motion
February 13, 2026