Lesson Overview
The purpose of this lesson is to have the students learn a basic understanding of the properties and sources of the different forms of energy. Through the use of activities and PBS Learning Media videos, students will analyze and interpret data to describe and compare mechanical, electrical, chemical, radiant, and thermal energy. Students will create a presentation describing and comparing the properties and sources of the different forms of energy as a culminating assessment.
Essential Question
How are the properties and sources of the forms of energy similar and different?
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Internet
Digital Device for students (PC, Laptop, Chromebook, tablet, or iPad, etc.)
Cloud File Storage (Google Drive, iCloud, One Drive, or Dropbox, etc.)
Digital Productivity Software (Google Suite, Microsoft Office, etc.)
If digital services are not available, then the following can be used in their place:
Science Journal
Paper
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Large Chart Paper
Markers
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- Physical Science: Energy Transfer and Conservation
- 6.P.3 The student will demonstrate an understanding of the properties of energy, the transfer and conservation of energy, and the relationship between energy and forces.
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