Week of Oct 24-28
We have ended our first unit of study (forces and motion) and are now moving into the second unit. It is important to note that our new unit concepts build upon the last unit.
We will begin studying energy and its forms. Last week students study and explored different forms of energy. Ask them to explain some of the types of energy found in your home (electrical, light, etc.) Students have completed and pasted more "Words to Know" in their interactive science notebook including the definition of potential and kinetic energy.
We have discussed how these forms of energy relate to motion. This week students will also observe and discuss how energy can be stored or be in motion. (different forms)
This week students will be participating in a design challenge. Students will need to create a model of Newton's Cradle. An email was sent home suggesting materials to be brought in to help create a model that will allow students to explore, observe, and study energy and how it is transferred. If possible, please send in a show box and 5 identical balls. Please see the link below for a video on an example of Newton's Cradle
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0LnbyjOyEQ8
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We have ended our first unit of study (forces and motion) and are now moving into the second unit. It is important to note that our new unit concepts build upon the last unit.
We will begin studying energy and its forms. Last week students study and explored different forms of energy. Ask them to explain some of the types of energy found in your home (electrical, light, etc.) Students have completed and pasted more "Words to Know" in their interactive science notebook including the definition of potential and kinetic energy.
We have discussed how these forms of energy relate to motion. This week students will also observe and discuss how energy can be stored or be in motion. (different forms)
This week students will be participating in a design challenge. Students will need to create a model of Newton's Cradle. An email was sent home suggesting materials to be brought in to help create a model that will allow students to explore, observe, and study energy and how it is transferred. If possible, please send in a show box and 5 identical balls. Please see the link below for a video on an example of Newton's Cradle
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0LnbyjOyEQ8
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