The ENERGY - GO- ROUND is a series of stations where students investigate the transformation of energy from one type to another.  A series of transformations is referred to as an "energy chain" in this activity.

Station 1. An Inclination--adjustable incline made of a clear plastic tube down which a ball can be rolled.

Station 2. Bowled Over--a small bearing or marble can be rolled down one side of the spherically curved bowl and watched as it rises to the other side, over and over.....

Station 3. Just Swingin' --pendulum, preferably very large and ceiling mounted

Station 4. Fuzzy Metronome-- tennis ball on the end of a spring steel strip clamped securely to a table top.

Station 5. Mystery Music --small radio with output sent to a small bulb for modulation; modulated light shines on solar cell sending modulated signal to amplifier/speaker.

Station 6. Hopper Poppers--racquet ball sliced in half or the commercial variety; turn inside out and place on table and watch it hop.

Station 7. Pistols--clear plastic toy pistols which fire plastic balls; spring mechanism visible

Station 8. Radiometer--commercial device of same name

Station 9. Nightlight-- 4or 7 watt night light with exposed clear bulb; can see glowing filament and feel warmth of bulb.

Station 10. Crank-n-Glo--crank generator attached to bulb (use set-up mounted on board or genecon and bulb).

Station 11.  Cracking Balls--commercial product; Dollar Store is a good source.  Balls must be banged together to get a loud bang!

Station 12.  Ups-n-Downs--mass on a spring, preferably large spring and mass for fun.