Physical Science
Summer Institute 2018
Summer Institute 2018
Day 2: Kinematics
Day 2: Kinematics
Where did the energy come from? Where did the energy go for each situation?
IMG_9655.MOVModeling Sentence Stems.pdfHave modeling question stems for each student to ask each other about their model. (Choose a category)Student 1 explains model for 2 minutesStudent 2 asks questions for 2 minutes Switch partners, repeatSee if you can come to consensus or add anything
Have participants get into teamsGenerate a series of questions to investigateIntroduce questioning (with students)Predict: how to transfer more energy through collisions? (heavier ball? More targets?)
NGSS Resources
Gravity Bowling 2.mp4Gravity Bowling 1.mp4Day 3: Conquer the Loop! Survive the Crash!
Day 3: Conquer the Loop! Survive the Crash!
Conquer the Loop - Stronger Clearer.docxThe car made it safely through the loop because ____________.
Evaluate your predictions. How do your results suggest how cars should be designed for safety?Use Part B to test your model. Write your reflections in your Science Notebook. (5 min)Think, Pair, Share (Focus on listening in pairs) (5 min for Pair discussion, 5 min for sharing out as a class.)
Day 4: Chemical Energy
Day 4: Chemical Energy
Watch the video on mute first and then you can show the students how he explains the phenomenon later on in the lesson sequence. This is a great way to introduce chemical reactions and there is a huge amount of energy stored in hydrocarbon fuels.Materials: Gas line, Beaker, Dish Soap, Tea candle, Matches
Chemical Reactions and Energy.docxReactions can produce light and thermal energy. Materials: Glow sticks, hand warmers, tea candle
A Battery that Makes CentsA Battery That Makes Cents: We can build a battery out of simple materials! Materials: Pennies, nickels, paper towels, plates, vinegar, salt water, foil, multimeters
Charging BatteriesCharging Batteries: Informational Text
Modeling Reactions using Bond Energies.docxAdult Learning: Looking at bond energies of chemical reactions
Bubble Baggies Activity: Brainstorm ideas on what evidence there is that a reaction produces energy. Make a prediction for a chemical reaction. Materials: CaCl2, NaHCO3, water¸ sandwich bags (with zip)
Bubble Baggies Lab Instructions.docxHalf sheets to help with managing papers for students!
Stronger clearer New Substances.docxNotetaker for Stronger, Clearer
CER Organizer new substances.docxNotetaker for Claim, Evidence, Reasoning
Day 5: Getting Energized with Energy
Day 5: Getting Energized with Energy