Ma'am Nika told Grade 8, "Energy is everywhere at school." "KE is energy of motion: KE=1/2mv^2; PE is from height: PE=mgh." "Mechanical energy adds both: ME=KE+PE."

Energy in Class

At the court, Migo passed to Ruru. "Dribbling is KE," said Ma'am Nika. Ruru jumped to shoot. "Higher means more PE," Ma'am Nika added. The ball falls, speeding; "KE rises, ME=KE+PE," Migo cheered.

Basketball Physics

After class, Migo rushed down the hallway. "Walk, please; KE rises with speed," Ma'am Nika warned. Migo slowed to a brisk walk. "Double speed, about four times KE, v^2," Ruru said.

Hallway Reminder

In science class, Ruru and Migo pushed a book cart. "That motion is KE," Ma'am Nika said. They lifted a box; "higher gives PE," she added. "ME totals both: ME=KE+PE," the class echoed.

Moving in Science

A student wearring green skirt length is under the knees and style is checkered 

Ruru

A 37 year old asian woman with long brown hair, working as a teacher

Ma'am Nika

A 13 year old asian boy with short black hair, appearing to be a student

Migo

explain kinetic energy and potential energy through a short story set at Cambaog National High School. The story follows Grade 8 students during their normal school activities like playing basketball, running in the hallway, and moving objects in class. Each situation shows how energy works in real life. I introduce kinetic energy as energy of motion, potential energy as energy due to height, and mechanical energy as the total of both. Simple examples and formulas are included so students can easily understand the concepts using familiar school experiences.