Year 8 students explored energy transfer through an exciting hands-on experiment—our Asteroid Marble Drop practical! By dropping marbles from different heights into a tray of sand or flour, students investigated how gravitational potential energy (GPE) converts to kinetic energy (KE) and impact energy.

By measuring crater sizes, students gained insights into real-world asteroid impacts and the science behind energy transformation. This engaging experiment helped bring abstract physics concepts to life in a fun and interactive way!