fuels

What is Energy?

Grades:

4-6

Unit:

Lesson Number:

Description:

Students will gain an understanding of the fundamentals of energy through observing a variety of energy transformations and develop a foundational vocabulary for identifying and discussing energy concepts. Students will make observations about how energy...

Energy Content:

Electrical Energy,

Electricity and Magnetism,

Energy Fundamentals,

Light (Visible),

Potential & Kinetic Energy,

Sound,

Thermal Energy (Heat)

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Learning Goal(s):

Students will obtain the foundational knowledge of energy sources and forms of energy. In addition, students will learn that energy can transfer from one form to another. Students will build the understanding that there are different types of energy and many can not be directly observed.

Pedagogy & Practice:

Hands-on Materials,

Multiple Learning Styles

NGSS Science and Engineering Practices:

1: Asking Questions and Defining Problems

Author:

Carol Patrick

Relevant NGSS PE:

4-PS3-2,

4-ESS3-1

Other Subjects Covered:

ELA: Speaking & Listening,

ELA: Writing,

ELA: Vocabulary Development

Estimated Activity Length:

1 hour

Fuels and PV Cells

Grades:

7-8

Unit:

Chemical Differences in Emergency Energy Sources

Lesson Number:

Description:

Students will return to the phenomena of energy resources to support safety, health, and comfort in an emergency situation. They will distinguish between how common materials provide energy and develop an understanding of how the atomic and molecular...

Energy Content:

Circuitry,

Fuels,

Solar Photovoltaic,

Thermal Energy (Heat)

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Learning Goal(s):

Students explore the conservation of mass in chemical reactions by observing and modeling combustion reactions and exploring the essential question/phenomena, “is all fire the same?” Students will use information resources and a 3D model of a PV cell to understand how solar modules generate electricity. “How do PV cells make electricity?”Students will construct circuits to explore PV modules and variables involved in powering devices. Students evaluate, revise, and justify the energy resources suggested on an emergency preparedness supply list.

Pedagogy & Practice:

Group Work/Collaboration,

Hands-on Materials,

Phenomena-Driven Instruction,

Research-Primary

NGSS Science and Engineering Practices:

2: Developing and Using Models,

3: Planning and Carrying Out Investigations,

4: Analyzing and Interpreting Data,

7: Engaging in Argument from Evidence

Author:

Melody Childers