Description A pop ball is all about storing and releasing energy. The quick flick downwards by the ball pushes on the ground which sends it upwards into the air. Teaching ideas for a pop ball Describe how kinetic and potential energy interchange in this science toy. What happens if the ball is colder or hotter, does it affect its elasticity and thereby it’s bounce height? How high does the toy shoot in the air when placed on a desk. Compare the initial height of release of the toy vs the height it reaches after it bounces on the ground (hard to do!) Create a science poster about toys that use kinetic and stored energy. School science visit that complements this science resource Exploring energy school science incursion
