Learning Science Anywhere! (12/1-12/5)

Please use this section of the blog if you are absent or on distance learning to help you understand what is happening in science class any day of the week.  A new issue of Learning Science Anywhere will come out weekly.



Monday, December 1, 2014

Week 9 QOD: Write a sentence in your notebook using the words force, motion, and energy 

Today, we are starting a new unit and we need to learn the new vocabulary.  Students are going to be using the science textbook to find vocabulary words from Chapter 5 and Chapter 6.  After completion, students can complete a crossword / word search to help understand the words better (It may be turned in complete by Friday to receive a piece of candy)

I can gather information about new vocabulary

Tuesday, December 2, 2014

Week 9 QOD: Energy is the ability to __________________.  What does that mean?  Give an example.  You may fill this out on the padlet on the "Daily Agenda" part of my website.

Beginning Activity = Push your pencil off the desk ( drop it one more time and WATCH carefully)

Write in your journal two sentences of what SPECIFICALLY happened to your pencil.  Did it bounce?  Did it move?  Why do you think this happened?  Think about energy.

Today, we are working on our note taking skills.  We have previously worked on a guided reading and notes together  The format that we learned was making three columns: vocabulary, notes, and pictures/equations.  The notes section was the largest part and used the RED headings from the book.  I would like you to try on your own reading the first four pages of Chapter 5 (124-127) and taking your own notes.  Time yourself and do this for only 15 minutes.  Remember it is important to know how to take notes quickly and accurately so that you may look back later to understand material. **It will help you in high school**

Have a teacher or someone at home take a look at your notes.  Do they make sense?  If they do not, then fix them so they do make sense.

Next, we are going to be working on practice problems for different types of energy.  Complete the worksheet provided.  Now turn to page 125 and work on the four practice problems.  Now turn to page 126 and work on the four practice problems.  Do this on a separate sheet of paper to turn in.  Show your work.

I can gather information quickly and accurately from Chapter 5 Section 1 about energy.
I can utilize different equation to figure out different amounts of energy.

Wednesday, December 3, 2014

Week 9 QOD: What is kinetic energy?  Give ONE example. 

Today, we are going to be watching an information video that describes the different types of energy.  While watching the video, stop when you find information about each type and write down the information on your chart.  After completing the chart, take a few minutes to study and test yourself with a partner, parent, or teacher. 

I can understand and describe all  types of energy with an explanation and an example

Thursday, December 4, 2014

Week 9 QOD:  What is the difference between kinetic and potential energy?

Today, we will be working on completing the chart about the different types/forms of energy.  If one of the forms of energy is not included on the video, then look it up on the internet to find some information and examples. Students will then gather their materials for the Kinetic Energy experiment with marbles.  

I can experiment on different types of marbles to understand kinetic energy better.

Friday, December 5, 2014

Week 9 QOD: Name two forms of energy that are occurring when a bat hits a baseball.  

We will be taking a vocabulary quiz today and you may use your notes from your journal.  After the vocabulary quiz, Bill Nye energy will be watched in class.  It can be watched on https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AO117teuR2Q.  A small worksheet will be filled out while you watch the video.  Talk with another student or teacher about the answers on your worksheet.

I can be proficient on energy and motion vocabulary.