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?)
Lab 4: Thermal Energy Transfer II Quiz 3: Thermal Energy Transfer Part II Lab 5: Thermodynamics Quiz 4: Thermodynamics Unit Test: Thermal Energy (What is the sequence of activities, learning experiences, etc, that will lead to desired results (the plan)? Day Topic Classwork Homework 1-2 Temperature and Kinetic Energy Slides 5-14 CW 1 (part I and part II) Finish Classwork Part I and II 3 Temperature and Kinetic Energy Lab 1 (part I) Slides 15-26 HW#1 (due after completing all three parts of lab 1) 4-6 Temperature and Kinetic Energy Lab 1 (part II) CW 1 (part III) Lab 1 (Part III) Continue working on HW #1 Study for Quiz 7 Temperature and Kinetic Energy Class discussion of lab activities/answers. Quiz #1 8 Thermal Energy Slides 27-40 CW 2 Start HW #2 9 Heat Inquiry Lab 2 (part I) Slides 41-47 Continue HW#2 10 Energy Transfer Finish slides 48-54 Lab 2(Part II) Continue HW#2 Complete Lab 2 analysis if needed 11-13 Energy Transfer Slides 55-68 CW 3 Lab 3 Finish HW#2 14 Conductors/Insulators Slides 69-76 CW 4 HW #3 Study for Quiz 15-16 Specific Heat Quiz #2 Lab 4 (Part I) Complete experimental design 17 Energy Transfer Hot and Cold Cans competition Complete analysis & results