Work, Power, & Energy
Christie
Robinson
Allegan High School
Student:
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Layered
Curriculum
Over
the course of the next week you will be working your way through a
variety of assignments to learn the information from Chapter 14 Section
1 and Chapter 15 Sections 1, 2, and 3. There will be times
when we work together as a class to discuss/complete notes, there will
be times when you may choose to work with a partner, and there are
times when you are an independent thinker. Please use your
time wisely!
Instructions:
Below are the activities you can choose from to earn points for this
unit. Start with the Knowledge Activities. These
will help you learn the basics of the unit. You must complete
an activity for each layer, the points for the layer will be granted
when the knowledge has been verified.
You
may not turn in more than two assignments the final day of the
unit!
| Knowledge Activities | |||||
| Vocabulary | |||||
| List and define each of the key terms in your own words on lined paper. | Develop a crossword puzzle using the key terms defined/described in your own words. | Complete a vocabulary word web using the key terms. | Make vocabulary memory match or flashcards. | ||
| Lecture and Notes | |||||
| Listen to the lecture and complete the notes
provided in class. Day
1 __________ Day 2 __________
Day 3 __________ Day
4 __________ Day 5 __________ In the case of an excused absence a student will be provide an opportunity to make up the daily lecture after school. |
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| Read Chapter 14 Section 1 and complete the questions at the end of the section. | Read Chapter 14 Section 1 and create your own notes for the section. | Read Chapter 14 Section 1 and complete the Section Worksheet. | Read Chapter 14 Section 1. As you read write questions on sticky notes. When you finish reading have a “sticky discussion” with a friend. | ||
| Complete the Math Practice Problems on page 415. | |||||
| Find a partner and complete the Inquiry Activity on page 411. | |||||
| Read Chapter 15 Sections 1-3 and complete the questions at the end of the section | Read Chapter 15 Sections 1-3 and create your own notes for the sections. | Read Chapter 15 Sections 1-3 and complete the Section Worksheet for each. | Read Chapter 15 Sections 1-3. As you read, write questions on sticky notes. When you finish reading have a “sticky discussion” with a friend. | ||
| Find a partner and complete the Inquiry Activity on page 445. | ||||||
| Complete the Math Practice on page 448. | ||||||
| Complete the Quick Lab on page 450. | ||||||
| Complete the Math Skills on page 458. | ||||||
| Comprehension Activities | ||||||
| Write a series of math problems to illustrate the application of the math formulas used throughout this series of activities. | Draw a series of illustrations that show the application of the math formulas throughout these series of activities. | |||||
| Application Activities | ||||||
| Assess the energy of the following objects by
illustrating the types of energy in each object.
A car driving A car battery An apple falling A spring-loaded mouse trap |
Assess the energy of the following objects by
stating at least two kinds of energy in each object.
A car driving A car battery An apple falling A spring-loaded mouse trap |
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| Look up a rollercoaster at an amusement park and analyze the energy transformations and releases that are taking place. | Design and build a rollercoaster that would possess enough energy for the cart to complete a full cycle without assistance. Analyze the energy transformations. | Visit a rollercoaster simulator website, design and analyze a rollercoaster’s energy transformations and releases. | ||||
| Write a letter to your children’s grandchildren explaining to them how you used the available renewable resources throughout your lifetime and how you could have improved the respect you had for Earth when you were growing up. See the rubric for specifics of the grading criteria. | ||||||
Vocabulary:
Not
all of the Key Terms are found in bold or italic letters in your
text. You may have to use supplemental reading materials and
other resources to find them.
The
final day we will be working on this unit is:
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Grades: