Potential and Kinetic Energy

Pace: 6 class periods
Checkpoint:  13 April
BIG IDEAS
MS-PS3-1
Motion energy is properly called kinetic energy; it is proportional to the mass of the moving object and grows with the square of its speed. 

MS-PS3-2
A system of objects may also contain stored (potential) energy, depending on their relative positions. 

MS-PS3-3, MS-PS3-4
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. 
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I WILL BE ABLE TO EXPLAIN WHY....
When a car collides with a fire hydrant, the car stops suddenly.
A train does not stop when it hits a car.
A chair supports a person when she/he sits in it.
A strong echo returns when you shout from the rim of the Grand Canyon.
A pencil appears to bend when it is inserted into a cup of water.
NGSS Standards Covered:
  • ​MS-PS2-1. Apply Newton’s Third Law to design a solution to a problem involving the motion of two colliding objects.
  • MS-PS2-2. Plan an investigation to provide evidence that the change in an object’s motion depends on the sum of the forces on the object and the mass of the object. 
  • ​MS-PS3-1.Construct and interpret graphical displays of data to describe the relationships of kinetic energy to the mass of an object and to the speed of an object. 
  • ​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.
  • MS-PS4-1. Use mathematical representations to describe a simple model for waves that includes how the amplitude of a wave is related to the energy in a wave.
  • MS-PS4-2. Develop and use a model to describe that waves are reflected, absorbed, or transmitted through various materials.
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Classroom Slide Deck HERE

Pretest and Differentiation

If you score a 90% or above on this pretest on your first attempt you will not need to complete any of the practice for this unit and an accelerated assignment will be provided.  The pretest is not open internet or buddy or book.  This pretest will be timed and may only be completed in class. 

#1 - EDpuzzle CN: Potential and Kinetic Energy
#2 - Kinetic and Potential Energy WS
#3 - Bounce Lab
5-6 April

  1. Complete the #1 EDpuzzle CN on Potential and Kinetic Energy and complete Cornell Notes with your table partner
  2. Start the #2 Potential and Kinetic Energy WS. Complete the front side of page one and be ready to discuss in class. Complete the back. 
  3. Complete the BOUNCE LAB.
    1. TALK TO THE TEXT as you read the introduction
    2. Compete the lab with you table partner. 
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#4 - Mastery Check: Story of Potential & Kinetic Energy EdPuzzle
#5 - Energy Video Cornell Notes
9 April

  1. View the "Story of Potential and Kinetic Energy" EdPuzzle while taking CORNELL NOTES as needed. 
  2. Complete 10 CORNELL NOTES as you view the Energy video below. 

​#6 - Apple on a Desk CERR (Claim-Evidence-Reasoning-Rebuttal)
​#7 - Centripetal Force Notes
#7 -  Video CN: Centripetal vs Centrifugal Forces ​
10 April

  1. Complete the "Apples on a Desk" Claim, Evidence, Reasoning, Rebuttal (CERR) and submit to the box for assessment. Use the THINK SHEET provided in class to explain your thinking.
  2. View EdPuzzle: Centripetal Force while taking CORNELL NOTES as needed. 
  3. Watch Centripetal vs Centrifugal Video with the class and add CORNELL NOTES to you #7

​#8 - Rolling Marbles CERR (Claim-Evidence-Reasoning-Rebuttal)

  1. Complete the "Rolling Marbles" Claim, Evidence, Reasoning, Rebuttal (CERR) and submit to the box for assessment. Use the THINK SHEET provided in class to explain your thinking. 

#9 - Energy Skate Park Lab
11 April

  1. Complete the "Energy Skate Park" lab using the PhET simulation below and the lab sheet with your table partner.
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#10 - Dropping Balls CERR

  1. Complete the "Dropping Balls": Claim, Evidence, Reasoning, Rebuttal (CERR) and submit to the box for assessment. Use the THINK SHEET provided in class to explain your thinking. ​

#11 EdPuzzle Cornell Notes- Forms of Energy - Fuel
​ 12 April

  1. View the "Forms of Energy" video while taking CORNELL NOTES. Focus your notes on potential and kinetic motion. 

#11 - Potential and Kinetic Energy Mastery Check in Google Classroom
​12 May

  1. Complete when unit is mastered on google classrooms. 

#12 - Binder Check Rubric and Parent Progress Report

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Optional Deep Dive! - JASON Digital Lab: Coaster Creator

1. Complete the Pre Lab Worksheet
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2. Using the JASON COASTER CREATOR, complete the lab with your table partner. 
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3. Complete the Post Lab
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Remediation and any Late Work due within 10 days of end of Unit (16 May)