Download Unit Plan Energy - Mrs. Olivas 8th Grade Science Carlsbad

Teacher: Leah Olivas
School: Carlsbad Intermediate School
Unit Plan: Energy 8th Grade General Science and Pre AP General Science
Unit Plan Title: Explaining the Processes of Energy
Unit Plan Questions:
Essential Questions:
What is energy?
What are kinetic and potential energy?
How is energy related to work?
What are the different forms of energy?
What is the Law of Conservation of Energy?
How does friction affect energy transformations?
How are different types of energy used?
What are renewable energy sources?
What are nonrenewable energy sources?
Why is it important to conserve energy?
How do electrically charged objects differ?
How do objects become electrically charged?
How do electrically charged objects interact?
How are electric charges and current related?
What are the parts of a simple electric circuit?
How do the two types of circuits differ?
What causes a magnetic force?
How are magnets and magnetic domains related?
How are magnetic fields and electric currents related?
DOK Questions:
How can energy be explained and observed?
Why is the understanding of energy transformations important?
What are the pros and cons of renewable and nonrenewable energy sources?
How is electric energy beneficial to humans?
What is the difference between series and parallel circuits?
What is the relationship between magnets and electricity?
Content Questions:
How do we define energy?
What is the difference between the many forms of energy?
How is energy transformed?
How is electric energy produced?
What is the difference between renewable and nonrenewable sources of electric energy?
How is electricity controlled and useful for humans to do work?
What are the parts of a circuit and how does current flow through a circuit?
How are magnets used to produce electricity?
Unit Summary:
This unit will cover many aspects of energy. The students will explore different forms of energy and explain how energy is
transformed. A core concept of energy is the Law of Conservation of Energy. Energy is never expended only transformed. The students will
investigate the transfer of energy in many forms. The use of fossil fuels and alternative energy sources are a common topic in today’s world.
The students will explore the renewable and nonrenewable sources of energy available today. The students will investigate how electrical
energy is produced by different energy sources. Electricity is produced and manipulated to provide heat and light for comfort and work. The
students will explore the concept of electricity and identify the circuits electricity is channeled through. The students will also investigate the
pros and cons of each type of circuit. The students will conclude the unit with a better understanding of energy and the source of electricity
used in our homes and world.
Common Core State Standards Addressed:
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RST.6-8.4 Determine the meaning of symbols, key terms, and other domain-specific words and phrases as they are
used in a specific scientific or technical context relevant to grades 6–8 texts and topics.
NM Standards and Benchmarks Addressed:
08.04.02.02. Explain the physical processes involved in the transfer, change, and conservation of energy.
08.04.02.02.01. Know that energy exists in many forms and that when energy is transformed some energy is usually converted to
heat.
08.04.02.02.02. Know that kinetic energy is a measure of the energy of an object in motion and potential energy is a measure of an
object's position or composition, including:
08.04.02.02.02.01. transformation of gravitational potential energy of position into kinetic energy of motion by a falling
object.
08.04.02.02.03. Distinguish between renewable and nonrenewable sources of energy.
08.04.02.02.04. Know that electrical energy is the flow of electrons through electrical conductors that connect sources of electrical
energy to points of use, including:
08.04.02.02.04.01. electrical current paths through parallel and series circuits
08.04.02.02.04.02. production of electricity by fossil-fueled and nuclear power plants, wind generators, geothermal plants, and
solar cells
08.04.02.02.04.03. use of electricity by appliances and equipment (e.g., calculators, hair dryers, light bulbs, motors).
Student Objectives/Learning Outcomes:
I will identify the different forms of energy.
I will explain and apply the Law of Conservation of Energy to real world examples.
I will analyze the differences between kinetic, potential and gravitational energy.
I will explain the difference between renewable and nonrenewable sources of energy.
I will explain the process of producing energy with different energy sources.
I will construct and identify the parts of parallel and series circuits.
I will identify the sources of electricity.
I will explain electrical energy.
Procedures/Actions:
Week 1:
Feb. 8th
to 12th
Week 2
Feb. 15th
to 19th
Week 3
Engage
Energy
Vocabulary,
Prior
Knowledge
Quick Write
Question or
Class/Small
Group
Discussion
Alternative
Energy
Vocabulary,
Prior
Knowledge
Quick Write
Question or
Class/Small
Group
Discussion
Electricity
Explore
Virtual Lab: Energy
Transformations
http://www.glencoe.c
om/sites/common_ass
ets/science/virtual_lab
s/E04/E04.html and
Kinetic to Potential
http://www.glencoe.c
om/sites/common_ass
ets/science/virtual_lab
s/PS05/PS05.html
Electromagnet Lab: How
do generators and
electric motors work?
Explain
Chapter 7
Lesson 1
Chapter 7
Lesson 2
Elaborate
Power Point with
Insight 360 clickers or
other formative
assessments
Evaluate
Exit Tickets
over Energy,
Mastery
Manager Quiz
Chapter 7
Lesson 3
Chapter 15
Lesson 3
Power Point with
Insight 360 clickers or
other formative
assessments,
Alternative Energy
Poster
Exit Tickets
over
Alternative
Energy
Sources,
Mastery
Manager Quiz
Series and Parallel
Chapter 15
Power Point with
Exit Tickets
Feb 22nd
to 26th
Vocabulary, Circuit Lab: How does
Using
energy in the form of
Electricity
electricity travel?
United
Streaming
Video
Lesson 1 & 2
Insight 360 Clickers
or other formative
assessments
over Electricity,
Kahoot over
Electricity and
Energy,
Mastery
Manager Quiz
Pre AP Extension Assignments:
Chapter 4 Work and Energy: Sec 1 and 2, Discussions and Cornell Notes
Chapter 6 Electricity: Sec 1, 2 and 3, Discussions and Cornell Notes
Chapter 7 Magnetism and Its Uses: Sec 1, 2 and 3, Discussions and Cornell Notes
Chapter 8 Energy Sources and the Environment: Sec 1, 2, and 3, Discussion and Cornell Notes
Approximate Time Needed: 3 weeks
Prerequisite Skills:
Interactive Journal or Binder Sections from previous lessons
Computer skills to run applets
Group discussion procedures
Materials and Resources Needed:
Science Books
Journals/Binders
Copies of Resources
Computer Lab for Virtual Labs and WebQuests
Lab Equipment for Electric Circuit Labs
Paper for Posters and Foldables
Accommodations and Differentiation:
The unit will be accommodated and differentiated for the students in each individual class. The accommodations and
differentiations listed below include all students.
IEP:
Assessment:
Reduced number of questions
Chunked questions
Directions read aloud
Instructional:
Repeat/rephrase instructions
Recorded books
Hands-on experiments
Study/Work Aids:
Vocabulary
Interactive notebook with highlighted sections
Additional time to complete assignments
Visual examples with lecture
Classroom Organization and Management:
Preferential seating
Consistent expectations and consequences
Frequent feedback
Assess to Technology:
Overhead Projector
Calculator
Computer with printer
WIDA:
Level: Entering
Listening
•
Follow one-step oral commands/instructions Reading
•
Match content–related objects/pictures to words •
Identify common symbols, signs, and words Writing
•
Draw content-related pictures •
Label pictures and graphs •
Create vocabulary/concept cards Level: Beginning
Listening
•
Follow multi-step oral commands/instructions •
Classify/sort content-related visuals per oral descriptions •
Sequence visuals per oral directions •
Identify information on charts or tables based on oral statements Reading
•
Find information from text structure (e.g., titles, graphs, glossary) •
Follow text read aloud (e.g., tapes, teacher, paired-readings) •
Use pre-taught vocabulary (e.g., word banks) to complete simple sentences Writing
•
Extend “sentence starters” with original ideas
•
Respond to yes/no, choice, and some WH- questions
Level: Developing
Listening
•
Categorize content- based examples from oral directions •
Match main ideas of familiar text read aloud to visuals •
Use learning strategies described orally •
Identify everyday examples of content-based concepts described orally Reading
•
Use context clues •
Make predictions based on illustrated text •
Answer questions about explicit information in texts Writing
•
Explain steps in problem- solving •
Compare/contrast information, events, characters •
Give opinions, preferences, and reactions along with reasons Level: Expanding
Listening
•
Identify main ideas and details of oral discourse •
Complete content-related tasks or assignments based on oral discourse •
Apply learning strategies to new situations Reading
•
Identify specific language of different genres and informational texts
•
Use an array of strategies (e.g., skim and scan for information)
Writing
•
Justify ideas •
Produce content-related reports •
Use details/examples to support ideas •
Paraphrase or summarize text •
Take notes (e.g., for research) Level: Bridging
Listening
•
Use oral information to accomplish grade-level tasks •
Make inferences from grade-level text read aloud Reading
•
•
•
•
Writing
•
Differentiate and apply multiple meanings of words/ phrases Apply strategies to new situations Infer meaning from modified grade-level text Critique material and support argument Produce research reports using multiple sources/ citations Gifted/Challenge/Enrichment:
Independent Research into Alternative Fuel Resources
Class Debate over the use of different fuel sources and thermal warming
Differentiation:
Choice Board for assignments after instruction
Flexible grouping after pre-assessments
Visual, auditory, tactile and kinesthetic
Individualized feedback
Peer helpers
Open-ended prior knowledge questions
Student Assessments:
Mastery Manager Quizzes
Exit Tickets
Kahoot
Labs
Class Discussions
Prior Knowledge Questions