8th Grade Science: December 2014

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I can explain energy conversions in my own words

Tuesday, December 16, 2014

Week 10 QOD: What type of energy conversion occurs when a you turn on a light?

Today we will be picking out energy conversions from real life situations. First, write down all the different forms of energy on a blank sheet of paper. Write a SHORT description of each energy form (e.g. Thermal = Heat). An energy converter is a machine that changes energy from one form into another. You need to find 5 different pictures of 5 different types of energy converters from a magazine. Cut out each energy converter and paste it onto a thick white sheet of paper (you may use a half sheet). Under each picture, you need to identify the energy conversion. Write the energy conversion like this: ______energy to______ernegy
If you need to also add more of an explanation underneath you may. Present your poster to the teacher, classmate, or parent explaining each of the energy conversions.

I can pick out a real life energy conversion and explain it fully.

Wednesday, December 17, 2014

Week 10 QOD: What are all the energy conversions that occur when you light a fire?

Today you will be learning about how energy can not be created or destroyed. Open up your book to the conservation of energy section from pages 138-141. Answer the following questions on the worksheet or take notes using the questions as your guide. Ask a teacher to take a look at your notes or worksheet and make sure it is complete and accurate. Explain to the teacher three things that you know, two things you learned, and one thing you still do not understand.
In energy conversions, the energy you start with is equal to the energy that you end with which is the Law of Conservation of Energy. Use your math skills to complete the set of problems on the next worksheet.

I can understand the meaning of the law of conversation of matter.

Thursday, December 18, 2014

Week 10 QOD: What is energy conservation?

Students will be reviewing over the topics that were covered from Monday through Wednesday.

I can explain an energy conversion

Friday, December 19, 2014

Week 10 QOD: Name one form of potential energy and one form of kinetic energy?

Students will be taking a CFA on Energy conversions. Allow yourself five minutes to study before you take the test. Make sure that you know all 9 forms of energy. After the test, we are going to watch a short clip about the Law of Conservation of Energy if there is time ( http://education-portal.com/academy/lesson/first-law-of-thermodynamics-law-of-conservation-of-energy.html).

I can be proficient on my CFA over energy conversion.

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Monday, December 8, 2014

Week 10 QOD: At what point in a pendulum is there the most kinetic energy and the most potential energy?

Today, we finished the Kinetic Energy lab using different marbles and book height. Once finished, students will be create their own lab report.

I can collect and analyze data from their lab to rewrite a lab report

Tuesday, December 9, 2014

Week 10 QOD: What is the difference between sound and light energy?

Students are going to be participating in a new activity called Kahoot. Each student will use an electronic device. Students will go to the internet and type in kahoot.it. Once at this page, the student will use the game pin provided by the teacher. After all students are logged into the game, then it begins. The game will review different forms of energy and give great examples. The student who answers correctly the fastest for all questions will receive the most point. The student will receive one candy bar of their choice.

Students will then be working on participating on completing their lab reports to be turned in today. The lab report includes a well organized graph of their data.

At the end of the period, students will work on what is called the Energy Form Guide. It will include the name of the energy and a picture to associate with that form of energy. The students will continue to work on this project through Wednesday.

I can categorize different forms of energy on my own

Wednesday, December 10, 2014

Week 10 QOD: What is elastic potential energy? Give an example

Students will first finish the Energy Form Guide making sure that it is colored and complete. Once finished, they should study if for their CFA today. If their are early finishers, a card sort is available to help study even more. Students will them complete their CFA on Energy forms

I can demonstrate proficiency on all forms of energy on my CFA

Thursday, December 11, 2014

Week 10 QOD: How do you get energy to your cell phone? Where does it come from?

Students will be working on note taking skills for Chapter 5 Section 2. The section includes information about energy conversions. The students will then receive a whiteboard. It will be used to give examples and answer questions about energy conversions.

I can describe in writing how energy conversion works

Friday, December 12, 2014

Week 10 QOD: Name all the types of energy conversions that occur when you start a fire.

Students will watch a demo on energy conversion and then complete a handout about how machines are energy converters. Students will then finish their worksheet on Bill Nye Energy.

I can accurately identify energy conversions

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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.