Energy Transformation Vocabulary Unit 612/03/12

S: A graduated cylinder has 22 mL of water placed in it. An irregularly shaped rock is then placed in the graduated cylinder and the volume of the rock and water in the graduated cylinder now reads 30 mL . The mass of the rock is 24 g.

Find the Answer A)volume of the rock. B) Find the density of the rock.

Energy Energy is the ability to cause

change or do work

Energy is everywhere! Signs:

heatLightSoundmotion

P: Vocabulary Notes

Law of conservation of energy

Energy cannot be created or destroyed but can be transferred from one form to another.

Thermal Energy

Thermal (heat) energy: The internal energy of a substance due to the movement or vibration of its atoms or molecules. (heat)

Transfer of Energy

Energy transfer is the transfer of energy from one object or material to another.

Investigate

is a body of techniques for investigating phenomena, acquiring new knowledge, or correcting and integrating previous knowledge.

Conduction

The transfer of energy by direct contact.

Convection

The transfer of energy through fluids.

Radiation

The transfer of energy through empty space.

A & C: Word Wall

Create a Word Wall word using the definitions we just defined.

The word needs to be large enough to read across the room.

The picture needs to be colored. On the back of your drawing, please use

your word in a sentence.

E: Exit

Bob ate all his Halloween candy in one sitting. He then became very energetic. Describe how he got this energy. Did he create it?

Types of Energy Unit 612/04/12

S: Which energy resource would be the

best to use when providing energy for the city of Converse, justify your choice.

P: Notes

Potential Energy -Stored energy an object has because of its position or shape.

more potential energy

less potential energy

Kinetic Energy

The energy of motion.

A:Create a Foldable

Forms of EnergyAll forms of energy fall under two

categories:POTENTIAL

Stored energy and the energy of

position (gravitational).

KINETICThe energy of

motion.

C: Read Pages 118- 123

As we read pages 118- 123 in your Science Book complete the foldable and place in your journal.

Complete section review page 123.

Potential Energy

Chemical energy- energy stored in the chemical bonds of molecules and compounds… energy that is given off when chemicals react.

Potential Energy

Nuclear energy- The energy stored in the nucleus of an atom… released during a nuclear reaction.

Kinetic Energy

Light energy- Energy that is transmitted in the form of (electromagnetic) radiation (light).

Kinetic Energy

Thermal energy- The internal energy of a substance due to the movement or vibration of its atoms or molecules. (heat)

Kinetic Energy

Sound energy- is the movement of energy through substances in longitudinal waves.(vibrations)

Kinetic Energy

Electrical energy- The energy of moving charges in electricity.

E: Exit

Explain why a high speed crash may cause more damage to automobiles than a low speed crash ?

Convection, Conduction & Radiation12/05/12

S:

Do these bottles contain elements or compounds?

Heat - is the flow of energy.

Heat always flows from an area with higher temperature to an area with lower temperature.

P: Definitions

Temperature

Temperature- is the measurement of the average kinetic energy of the particles.

Radiation

Radiation is the transfer of energy through electrometric waves in empty space.

Conduction

Conduction is the transfer of heat by direct contact of particles.

Convection

The transfer of energy through fluids.

A: Read - Getting the Idea (handout)

As we read write down 4 things you did not know before you read this article.

Please do not write on class set.

C: Pop Quiz

Complete questions 1 – 4 on your own paper.

Write your name and class period on paper.

E: Class Demo

What type of Energy is being demonstrated when ice melts ?

Foldable Convection, Conduction & Radiation12/06/12

S: The Periodic Table is made up of

metals, nonmetals and metalloids. Look back at your notes and list as many physical properties of each as you can…

P & A: Complete the Foldable Using your definitions and examples from yesterday complete the foldable.

Include: Definition Picture-with explanation (colored) Real world examples

C: Connection

Why is it warmer on sunny days than cloudy days? Use your science vocabulary to explain.

E: Exit

Look at the picture below- Explain why the phrase “hot air rises and cold air sinks” is true. Use your science vocabulary to explain.

Chocolate Chip Lab12/07/12

S:

Label what is at point A, B and C.

AB

C

P: Pre Lab

Title:Chocolate chip lab Research: define conduction and

temperature and energy Hypothesis: If chocolate chips are placed

an equal distance from a heat source then they will melt at __________ rate because…

A: Procedures:

C: Analysis Questions

1. Draw a model of your experiment and show the direction of energy flow beginning at the heat source.

2. Why did your two chocolate chips melt at the same time?

3. Why did the chips placed on top of the wood block not melt?

E: Exit

Use your Data table and the answers to your analysis questions to describe how conduction works.