Learning Science Anywhere (12/8-12/12)

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 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