NGSS4-PS3-1

Energy of motion (Grade 4)

Faster, larger loops carry more kinetic energy — students measure loops per 10 seconds.

Demonstrated by 1 ladder rung · 1 trick across 1 category

For studentsNGSS

Energy of motion

This is a science skill — you’re thinking like a scientist when you yeet. Faster, larger loops carry more kinetic energy — students measure loops per 10 seconds.

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Yeet Loop the Loop 5 times. After each try, predict what will happen on the next throw — then test your prediction.

Yeet Loop the Loop Climb to “Around the World”

Ladder practice sessions

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Spin · Level 5

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Around the World

One smooth full vertical loop and a clean return.

How it demonstrates this: A larger loop carries more energy — students compare small vs. full-arm loops.

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Tricks that demonstrate this

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Looping

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Why this category: Faster, larger loops carry more kinetic energy — students measure loops per 10 seconds.

Loop the LoopIntermediate

Practice checklists

Build a step-by-step session for this standard. Check off steps live, log reps, and capture a quick SEL reflection per step during ladder practice.

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