In this unit...
Students will understand that...
U1 Matter can be changed/manipulated but cannot be created or destroyed.
U2 Energy exists in many forms all around us and can be observed in patterns, systems, and cycles.
U3 Force, motion, and energy are related.
U4 Different forms of energy have a variety of characteristics and uses.
U5 Physical properties of objects can cause energy to behave differently.
U6 Changes take place because of the transfer of energy.
Students will keep considering the following questions:
EQ1 How do you know energy is all around you?
EQ2 What conditions create a change?
EQ3 Do all actions cause a reaction?
Students will work on the following skills/concepts:
K1 objects at rest stay at rest until something causes them to move.
K2 position and motion can be changed by pushing and pulling objects to show work being done.
K3 energy comes in a variety of forms.
Students will be skilled at:
S1 using appropriate tools and techniques to gather, analyze, and interpret data about force and energy.
S2 using evidence to develop descriptions, explanations, predictions, and models.
S3 making predictions based on observable patterns.
S4 designing and conducting investigations.
S5 communicating scientific explanations and valid conclusions.
S6 defining a simple problem and finding solutions.
S7 reading texts and/or using media to obtain information.
Critical Vocabulary
light energy
force
sound energy
work
gravity
mechanical energy
thermal energy
motion
Matter, Force, Energy and Motion Assessment - Wednesday, November 16th