What to know checklist

B1 - Forms of Energy & Energy Conversion in Technology

• Identify different forms of energy from examples (mechanical, chemical, thermal, nuclear, solar)

• Discuss energy conversions in technologies (ex: electricity generation)

• Identify & discuss the trial and error that led to the invention of the engine and it's more efficient forms

• Discuss the experiments of Rumford & Joule for heat vs mechanical energy

B2A - Kinematics (Movement)

• compare and contrast scalar and vector quantities

• calculate speed, distance, time, displacement, velocity, acceleration

• analyze graphs of uniform and accelerated motion, as well as work. Use the graphs to calculate and describe the meaning of the

  • slope of the line

  • area under the line

B2B - Dynamics (Energy)

• Calculate values for objects with kinetic energy or gravitational potential energy

• communicate the relationship between energy and work done on or by a system

• Use the idea of energy transformation to convert between potential energy, kinetic energy and work.

B3 - Laws of Thermodynamics & Efficiency

• Know and apply the laws of thermodynamics to explain energy transfer occurring in devices and systems

• Use the idea of efficiency to define useful energy, accounting for energy loses in conversions. 

• Compare the energy content of fuels used in thermal power plants in Alberta, in terms of costs, benefits, efficiency and sustainability

• explain the need for efficient energy conversions to protect our environment and to make judicious use of natural resources