Students completed a balloon experiment last week to help them explore and understand kinetic (energy in motion) and potential (stored) energy. The task was to get a balloon to travel along a string without using your hands. Students had a balloon, string, straw, and some tape. Students had to create two plans to try out before they started using materials. A few students successfully completed the task and were able to find ways to make the balloon travel faster. Below are some photos from the experiment.
