Standard 6.P.3A

6.P.3A Energy manifests itself in multiple forms, such as mechanical (kinetic energy and potential energy), electrical, chemical, radiant (solar), and thermal energy. According to the principle of conservation of energy, energy cannot be created nor de...

Grade(s): 6, 7, 8

Subject(s): Science

Year: 2014

Heat Transfer Through Convection, Radiation, and Conduction

Lesson

Through the use of an experiment, PBS Learning Media videos, and interactives, students will learn how heat is transferred through convection, radiation, and conduction. Students will develop a model...

Comparing Properties and Sources of the Different Forms of Energy

Lesson

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...

Catapult Calamity

Lesson

Students will use engineering skills and knowledge of forces, motion, angles and simple machines to build a catapult that will hit multiple targets.