APS Science Curriculum Unit Planner

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1 APS Science Curriculum Unit Planner Grade Level/Topic Science 6 Energy and Resources Stage 1: Desired Results Enduring Understanding Society is dependent upon the ways in which energy changes and interacts. Correlations VA SOL: 6.1 The student will plan and conduct investigations in which c) precise and approximate measurements are recorded; d) scale models are used to estimate distance, volume, and quantity; e) hypotheses are stated in ways that identify the independent (manipulated) and dependent (responding) variables; f) a method is devised to test the validity of predictions and inferences; h) data are collected, recorded, analyzed, and reported using appropriate metric measurements; i) data are organized and communicated through graphical representation (graphs, charts, and diagrams); j) models are designed to explain a sequence; and k) an understanding of the nature of science is developed and reinforced. 6.2 The student will investigate and understand basic sources of energy, their origins, transformations, and uses. Key concepts include a) potential and kinetic energy; b) the role of the sun in the formation of most energy sources on Earth; c) nonrenewable energy sources (fossil fuels including petroleum, natural gas, and coal); d) renewable energy sources (wood, wind, hydro, geothermal, tidal, and solar); and e) energy transformations (heat/light to mechanical, chemical, and electrical energy). 6.9 The student will investigate and understand public policy decisions relating to the environment. Key concepts include a) management of renewable (water, air, soil, plant life, animal life); b) management of nonrenewable (coal, oil, natural gas, nuclear power, mineral ); c) the mitigation of land-use and environmental hazards through preventive measures; and d) cost/benefit tradeoffs in conservation policies. Essential Questions How do different forms of energy change and interact? Why is the use and management of energy so important to society?

2 How does the Sun play a role in Earth s energy? Knowledge and Skills Students should know: the difference between potential and kinetic energy types of nonrenewable energy what defines a fossil fuel types of renewable energy types of secondary energy and their uses thermal, radiant, mechanical, chemical, and electrical energies and their relationships to one another (energy transformations) hydrogen s role in the use of energy modern society is dependent upon energy, especially nonrenewable. They should be managed to minimize adverse impacts, which is currently done through private individuals and companies resource conservation begins with the individual. Regulations, incentives, and voluntary efforts also help there are tradeoffs to consider in the use of the different renewable and nonrenewable Students should be able to: compare and contrast potential and kinetic energy through examples within their environments compare and contrast types of renewable and nonrenewable, including origins, utilization, and availability analyze and describe energy usage on personal, community, state, national, and global levels describe energy transformations in regards to the use of renewable and nonrenewable design an application for the use of renewable model energy transformations design and investigation to demonstrate the conversion of radiant energy to another form of energy analyze and describe consumption and management of at the individual and community levels interpret and analyze report, media, and other narratives to identify various perspectives concerning tradeoffs in the use of various renewable and nonrenewable Stage 2: Assessment Evidence Prior Knowledge and Skills The effect of magnets on certain materials Changes in motion are related to force and mass. Moving objects have kinetic energy. Electrical energy can be transformed into light and motion and produces heat. Materials can be reused, recycled, and conserved. Identification and the consumption of natural Factors that affect air and water quality

3 The effect humans can have on air and water quality and the conservation and renewal of Energy comes from the sun. Sources of renewable and nonrenewable energy Natural in Virginia

4 Formative Assessment Summative Assessment Discussion of answers to investigation Unit test questions Development/completion of a concept Analysis of individual energy map that shows the relationships consumption and in daily between various types of energy activities Application of knowledge of energy Identify energy transformations in daily transformations and sources to the activities development of a possible solution to Debate tradeoffs in the consumption of an energy shortage scenario various types of energy Identify potential and kinetic energy given a particular example (i.e. a rollercoaster) Interpret maps of energy and resource usage in Virginia, the United States, and the world. Compare and contrast the findings. Analyze and critique reports and media sources of information regarding renewable and nonrenewable Stage 3: Learning Plan References to Adopted Materials AIMS Physical Science Renewable, Nonrenewable, and Inexhaustible Natural Resources, Frog Legs, Fueled Up, Water Rockets, Energy Connections, Magnetic Potential, Coaster Construction, Wood Waste, Windmills, How to Hydro, Tide Turning Turbines, Getting in Hot Water AIMS Life Science Resource Resourcefulness, Up for Debate Glencoe Matter and Energy Chapter 5 Suggested Investigations VDOE Enhanced Scope and Sequence Extended project in which students react to an unanticipated energy shortage in their community. In response, they form groups to research an alternative energy source, develop an alternative energy company, create a solution for a community which includes cost and environmental impact, and present their proposal to the class. See AIMS investigations suggested above Glencoe Matter and Energy - Analyzing Energy Transformations - Mini Lab p133, Building a Solar Collector Mini Lab p143, Energy to Power Your Life p148; Alternative Inquiry Lab TE p148 Outdoor Education Applications Community action components of the Earth Force curriculum materials in conjunction with stream/water testing (water as a resource, societal dependence upon ) Resources Websites NEED Project JASON Project Infinite Potential -

5 Alternative Energy tradeoffs - Videos Discovery Channel alternative energy clips - Online Clips Brain Pop! Kinetic Energy, Energy Sources, Potential Energy Discovery Streaming Powering the Future: The Energy Planet, Go Green series, The PBS Newshour: Cities Struggle with Access to Green Energy Sources, Matter and Energy: Energy What Is It?, Simple Science: Energy Transformations Field Trips Potomac Overlook Energerium - Other None

APS Science Curriculum Unit Planner

APS Science Curriculum Unit Planner Grade Level/Topic Science 6 Earth/Space Interrelationships Stage 1: Desired Results Enduring Understanding Our solar system is made up of many different bodies in relationship