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Thursday, February 9, 2017

Ch. 5 - Thermal Energy, Heat, and Temperature Online Exploration

-Heat Transfer interactive-
Introduction: Heat always travels from a ______ object to a ______ object.
 1. Conduction
  a. What substances make good conductors?  
  b. What substances make bad conductors (good insulators)?
  c. What is conduction?
  d. The better the conductor the more _______ heat will transfer.
  e. In conduction, do the substances need to be touching each other?  Explain. 
2. Convection
 a. Draw a picture of a convection current.  Label the red and blue arrows. 
 b. What is convection?
 c. What are some other examples of convection?
 d. Convection is the primary method that heat transfers in _______ and _____.
 e. Which is denser, cold air or warm air?  Explain.
3. Radiation
  a. What effect does the sun's radiation have on the temperature of the house?
  b. What are some other examples of radiation heat transfer?
  c. Radiation can travel through empty space.  True or False?
  d. What is earth’s primary source of radiation? 

B http://spaceplace.nasa.gov/beat-the-heat/en/
1.      Can you “beat the heat”?  How far can you go?  Your goal is to make it to Level 10; when you do, show me that you've completed your task.      

C.  http://www.teachersdomain.org/asset/lsps07_int_heattransfer/
- Play the animation for each method of heat transfer; explain what is happening in each animation.  What are examples of each?  Think of an additional two examples of your own for each. 

D. http://www.physics4kids.com/files/thermo_intro.html
1. Read the information on Thermodynamics.
 a. Heat and Thermal Energy: When heat is increased in a system, what else is increased?
 b. Heat of Atoms: Heat is transferred on a molecular level.  Explain.
 c. Heat Movement: What causes heat to move from one system to another?
2. http://www.physics4kids.com/extras/quiz_heat_intro/index.html
        Now, take the online quiz on Thermodynamics; write the answers in your notebook.

-       1. Compare/Contrast the molecules of solids at different temperatures and the molecules of liquids at different temperatures. 
-       2. The Kinetic theory of matter states: All matter is made up of ______ and ________ that are constantly ______.

1.    In conduction, thermal energy moves from ____ to ____.
2.    Look at Table 2.2 “Heat Conductivity of Various Substances”
  a.    List in order of high conductivity (conductor) to low conductivity (insulator): wood, water, silver, air, and iron.  
  b. Rank the three states of matter in their ability to conduct heat. 
3.    Give a brief description of atmospheric convection.
4.    What are four examples of radiation?  (The website gives you two; think of two new examples.)
5.    Draw a picture of conduction, convection, and radiation.  Label them correctly.

1.      Read Convection, Conduction, and Radiation
2.      Play the Heat Review game at the bottom of the page




        1. What happens to the volume of objects when they absorb thermal energy?
        2. What happens to the volume of objects when they release thermal energy?



I. In the transfer of thermal energy, or movement of heat, how does radiation differ from conduction and convection?

J. Write down observations, thoughts, inferences on each method of heat transfer: conduction, convection, radiation.

K. 
        


Friday, February 3, 2017

C4 - States of Matter HW

1. C4S1: VOCABULARYBQRC, SC #1-4

2.  C4S2: Vocabulary, Blue Question, Reading Check, Self Check #1-4,6

3. C4 Visualizing Main Ideas.
 C4 Review: #1,2,5,6,7,11,13-15,21,22,24,25

Tuesday, January 31, 2017

Science Article "Matter"

1. https://newsela.com/articles/animal-flatulence/id/25679/

Animal flatulence: Scientists use Twitter to pass on information

Tuesday, January 24, 2017

Chapter 4 Online Exploration of Matter





  

A. Matter = Solids, Liquids and Gases video (Watch from 0:00 - 2:55)
1. Everything in the universe fits into 1 of 3 categories: it's either a _____, a ______, or a___.
2. True/False: Solids move about easily.
3. Explain the following statement: Even things that aren't moving, are actually moving.  How is this possible?
4. If you had a super-powerful microscope that could zoom in on the tiny stuff that makes up matter, it would look like millions of little lumps.
Little   : _________
Lumps: ________

 


B. 
   -Play the interactive game-
1.       Describe the arrangement and movement of the particles as you change from a solid to a liquid.  Describe the arrangement and movement of the particles as you change from a liquid to a gas. 
2.  Describe the arrangement and movement of the particles as you change from a gas to a liquid.  Describe the arrangement and movement of the particles as you change from a liquid to a solid.
3.  Pick 2 phase transitions and make a sketch of them.  Describe whether energy is lost or gained in this transition.  


  C. 
       -Play the interactive game-
1.       What happens to the liquid when you heat it?  When you heat something, do you add or subtract energy from it?
2.       Does the gas stay in one beaker?  Where does it go?  Why does this happen?  (Think: Energy)
3.       Cool down the gas.  What happens (Use your science vocabulary)?  Why does the liquid appear in both beakers?  
4.       Heat the liquid again.  What happens to the gases when you remove the lids?  Why does this happen?
5.      Describe the motion of the atoms in each beaker.
6.  Sort the 9 items into their correct Phase of Matter; make a list in your notebook.
7.       Take the Quiz; write the answers into your notebook.

  C. 

      Watch the How Stuff Works Videos States of Matter Changes in State

1.     What happens to the molecules of liquid water when it boils?
     2.  Explain the difference between boiling and evaporation.

    3. What is the boiling point of water in 'F/'C?

    4. What is the melting point of rock?  What is the melting point of water?
    5.  What happens to water molecules when they freeze into a solid?
    6.  At the 2:00 mark, estimate the volume of the liquid in the beaker, don’t forget units!

   How Stuff Works Videos States of Matter Evaporation

     1.  A water molecule is made up of what atoms?
     2.  Draw a picture of "evaporation".
     3.  Draw a picture of a molecule of water in the vapor phase.
     4.  Through a process called ________, water vapor can turn back into a liquid.
     5.  Where do you experience evaporation in real life?  Draw a picture.

E. 


1. 
a. Ice, clouds, ice cream melting, icicles dripping, and moist soda cans are the result of _________ ________ of ______.


2. 
a. What form is the water being cut with a chainsaw in?
b. Water can exist in what three forms?
c. Phases of matter = ______ of matter.

3.
a. About how many particles of matter make up a pencil?
b. Tiny particles in their smallest form consist of _____ and _________.
c. The states of matter are determined by the ______ and _____ of particles.
d. Sketch of picture of these "particles".


4.
a. Describe how the solid ice is different from the liquid water.
b. Draw a picture of the molecules of ice.
c. Draw a picture of the molecules that make up the liquid. How do they behave differently than those in the solid ice?
d. Solids:    definite shape        yes/no
                   definite volume     yes/no
e. Liquids: definite shape        yes/no
                  definite volume     yes/no
f. Gases:    definite shape        yes/no
                  definite volume     yes/no
g. Draw a picture of the molecules of a gas.
h. Which state of matter has the fastest moving molecules?  Explain.


5. 
a. You predict: What will happen to the ice cube if left out on the windowsill?
b. Define: phase change
c. Phase changes occur when ______ is added or taken away from a substance.
d. Melting involves the phase change from a _____ to a ______.
e. The melting point of water is __°Celsius or __°Fahrenheit.
f. The opposite of melting is ________.
g. ________ is the process of a liquid changing to a _____.  The molecules start to move ______ and have more/less energy.
h. The freezing point of water is __°C or __°F


6. 
a. What happened to the water in the glass?  Did it really just disappear?
b. ___________ involves a phase change from a ______ to a ___.
c. When vaporization occurs at the surface of a liquid, we call this __________.
d. Water _____ is present in the air around us.
e. Describe what you see in this container of water.
f. The boiling point of water is ___℃ or ___℉.
g. The opposite of vaporization is ____________.
h. ___________ is responsible for cloud formation.

7. 
a. What is the video showing as an example of melting?
b. What is the video showing as an example of freezing?
c. What is the video showing as an example of vaporization?
d. What is the video showing as an example of condensation?


8. 
a. There are _____ phases of matter.
b. Liquids have a definite volume but no definite _____.
c. Phase changes occur when ______ is gained or lost from a substance
d. ________ occurs when a liquid changes to a solid.
e. ____________ occurs when a liquid changes to a gas.



F. 

1.       Compare/Contrast the arrangement and movement of the molecules of a solid, liquid, and gas.  Make sure to use the term, “energy”.

     1. What's happening to the outside of the glass?  Describe what you see.
2.     Where are the water droplets coming from?
3.     Has this ever happened to you?  Where?  Describe the situation. 

   H.  http://www.footprints-science.co.uk/index.php?module=2&type=States%20of%20matter&section=Section1&info=5
  Play around with the animation.  Write a summary of the animation and line graph using the following terms: temperature, melting point, boiling point, solid, liquid, gas, melting, boiling, freezing, condensing.  Also, describe the movement and arrangement of molecules.


   I.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=fvwp&v=PcoiLAsUvqc&NR=1
      


    1. As the molecules of a solid get hotter, they vibrate ______ and ______.
    2. How do the molecules of a solid behave?
    3. When a water molecule escapes into the air, why can't you see it?
    4. If you left a glass of water in the sun, why would it evaporate faster?
    5. What happens when water vapor molecules come into contact with a cold surface?
    6. The cooler the molecules get, the _______ they move.
    7. Where does the word "condensation" come from?

1.       Play the various interactive games.







Monday, December 19, 2016

Chapter 3 - Work and Simple Machines



1. C3S1 pp. 74-76, RC, BQ, Applying Math #1-2, SC#1

2. C3S2, self check #1; Find 3 examples of a machine making work easier.
3. Read p. 84, SC #4, “Physical Setting: Define”
4. p. 72 - Science Journal

5. C3S3 – Vocabulary, RC, BQ, p. 87 Physical Setting “Design”

6)  Visualizing Main Ideas p. 95

C3 Review

pp. 96-97 - # 4, 6-9, 11, 12, 14, 18, 20, 22, 25, 26

Monday, December 5, 2016

Simple Machine websites


A. Play the EdHeads Simple Machines game and choose two more games to play as well, then write a paragraph about what you learned.
http://www.edheads.org/activities/simple-machines/ - edheads
http://www.virginiatrekkers.com/MeadowFarm/Machines.html - drag/drop farm machines
http://www.tvokids.com/games/parkpuzzler - jigsaw, interactive
http://www.quia.com/cm/17214.html?AP_rand=709003347 – matching game
http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/machines/simple_machines.htm - find SM in everyday objects
http://www.msichicago.org/fileadmin/Activities/Games/simple_machines/index.php - fun robot game

B. Take one of the tests and write the answers in your notebook.  Make sure and label!
http://www.quia.com/pop/36830.html - simple machines “test game”
http://www.quia.com/quiz/1935442.html - multiple choice
http://atlantis.coe.uh.edu/archive/science/science_lessons/scienceles1/finalhome.htm - review and quiz

C. 1. www.brainpop.com
2. Log In - username: ps220  password: brainpop
3. Search: "simple machines"
4. Play the videos, take the quizes.  Write observations in your notebooks.

D. Additional notes and videos

Wednesday, November 30, 2016

Work/Friction Science Article

1.

Friction Can Save Your Sandwich, And Other Tips For Better Bites


http://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2014/10/13/355115593/friction-can-save-your-sandwich-and-other-tips-for-better-bites

2.

Leonardo Da Vinci's "Irrelevant" Scribbles Are The First Recorded Laws Of Friction

https://www.dogonews.com/2016/10/12/leonardo-da-vincis-irrelevant-scribbles-are-the-first-recorded-laws-of-friction

3.

121 Student Teams Compete In Shell's Ultra Efficient Energy Vehicle Challenge

https://www.dogonews.com/2014/5/10/121-student-teams-compete-in-shells-ultra-efficient-energy-vehicle-challenge

4.

Tiny Origami Robot Runs, Climbs, Lifts Loads, And Even "Self-Destructs" Once Job Is Done

https://www.dogonews.com/2015/7/28/tiny-origami-robot-runs-climbs-lifts-loads-and-even-self-destructs-once-job-is-done


5. 

Hi-Tech Fabric Charges Devices On The Run - Literally!

https://www.dogonews.com/2015/4/14/hi-tech-fabric-charges-devices-on-the-run-literally


6. How were the pyramids built? Maybe with water

http://tweentribune.com/article/tween56/how-were-pyramids-built-maybe-water/

7. 

Why the knuckleball takes such a knucklehead path


8. 

Goo-oozing deicer protects surfaces

https://www.sciencenewsforstudents.org/article/goo-oozing-deicer-protects-surfaces


9. 

Teen gymnast finds how best to keep her grip

https://www.sciencenewsforstudents.org/blog/eureka-lab/teen-gymnast-finds-how-best-keep-her-grip


10. 

Teen prints a device to help keep wounds dry

https://www.sciencenewsforstudents.org/blog/eureka-lab/teen-prints-device-help-keep-wounds-dry


11. New coating for metals could cut engine wear

https://www.sciencenewsforstudents.org/article/new-coating-metals-could-cut-engine-wear


12. 

A Roller Coaster of a Track That Demands Precision