The anchor phenomenon for this module is observable energy.

The driving question for the module is how does energy transfer between systems?

The guiding questions for each individual investigation are:

Investigation 1: How does energy transfer in a complete circuit?

Investigation 2: The phenomenon for this investigation is the force of magnetism.

• • • The guiding question for this investigation is what affects magnetic force?

Investigation 3: The phenomenon for this investigation is electromagnetism.

• • • The guiding question for this investigation is what causes electromagnetism and how can we use it to transfer energy?

Investigation 4: The phenomenon for this investigation is energy transfer that we observe as movement, sound, light, or heat.

• • • The guiding question for this investigation is how does energy transfer between objects or systems?

Investigation 5: The phenomenon for this investigation is energy transfer through waves—primarily electromagnetic waves (light) but also waves in water and waves representing sound.

• • • The guiding question for this investigation is what do waves have to do with energy?

The documents below have been created to help consider the FOSS materials in the context of the Next Generation Science Standards. We recommend you review, at the very least, the following documents:

• Unit Guide - A summary of materials, sequencing and content for the module.

• Storyline - An overview of the sequencing and reasons for the various activities

• Assessment - A collection of assessment tools including what to look for as students work on the activities.