Unit Lesson Plan Thermal Energy 26 days Teacher: Time 8th Grade Grade: School: PSI Middle School Science Subject: NGSS/DCI MS-PS3.A: Definitions of Energy Temperature is a measure of the average kinetic energy of particles of matter. The relationship between the temperature and the total energy of a system depends on the types, states, and amounts of matter present. (MS-PS3-3),(MS-PS3-4) MS-PS3.B: Conservation of Energy The amount of energy transfer needed to change the temperature of a and Energy Transfer matter sample by a given amount depends on the nature of the matter, the size of the sample, and the environment. (MS-PS3-4) Energy is spontaneously transferred out of hotter regions or objects and into colder ones. (MS-PS3-3) MS-PS3.C: Relationship Between Energy and Forces When two objects interact, each one exerts a on the other that can cause energy to be transferred to or from the object. (MS-PS3-2) http://www.nextgenscience.org/msps3-energy Instructional Objective: Apply scientific principles to design, construct, and test a device that MS-PS3-3 either minimizes or maximizes thermal energy transfer. Plan an investigation to determine the relationships among the energy Instructional Objective: transferred, the type of matter, the mass, and the change in the average MS-PS3-4 kinetic energy of the particles as measured by the temperature of the sample. Construct, use, and present arguments to support the claim that when Instructional Objective: the kinetic energy of an object changes, energy is transferred to or from MS-PS3-5 the object. Essential Questions (What questions will the student be able to answer as a result of the instruction?) How is temperature related to kinetic energy? What are three scales commonly used to measure temperature and how do they relate to on another? Why do things feel hot or cold? What is the definition of thermal energy and how does it relate to heat? How do conductors and insulators differ? What are the 1st and 2nd laws of thermodynamics? What to heat engines do? Knowledge & Skills (What skills are needed to achieve the desired results?)
Unit Lesson Plan Thermal Energy Teacher: Time 26 days Grade: 8th Grade School: Subject: PSI Middle School Science NGSS/DCI MS-PS3.A: Definitions of Energy MS-PS3.B: Conservation of Energy and Energy Transfer MS-PS3.C: Relationship Between Energy and Forces Temperature is a measure of the average kinetic energy of particles of matter. The relationship between the temperature and the total energy of a system depends on the types, states, and amounts of matter present. (MS-PS3-3),(MS-PS3-4) The amount of energy transfer needed to change the temperature of a matter sample by a given amount depends on the nature of the matter, the size of the sample, and the environment. (MS-PS3-4) Energy is spontaneously transferred out of hotter regions or objects and into colder ones. (MS-PS3-3) When two objects interact, each one exerts a on the other that can cause energy to be transferred to or from the object. (MS-PS3-2) http://www.nextgenscience.org/msps3-energy Instructional Objective: MS-PS3-3 Apply scientific principles to design, construct, and test a device that either minimizes or maximizes thermal energy transfer. Instructional Objective: MS-PS3-4 Plan an investigation to determine the relationships among the energy transferred, the type of matter, the mass, and the change in the average kinetic energy of the particles as measured by the temperature of the sample. Instructional Objective: MS-PS3-5 Construct, use, and present arguments to support the claim that when the kinetic energy of an object changes, energy is transferred to or from the object. Essential Questions (What questions will the student be able to answer as a result of the instruction?) How is temperature related to kinetic energy? What are three scales commonly used to measure temperature and how do they relate to on another? Why do things feel hot or cold? What is the definition of thermal energy and how does it relate to heat? How do conductors and insulators differ? What are the 1st and 2nd laws of thermodynamics? What to heat engines do? Knowledge & Skills (What skills are needed to achieve the desired results?)
thermal-energy-unit-plan-2015-10-09.docx