10th Grade Physical Science Objectives

ABACUS 01-SCPS-60
PASS CSPHYSCI3.1

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3:
Interactions of Energy and Matter

Objectives:

1. All energy can be considered to be either kinetic energy, which is the energy of motion; potential energy, which depends on relative position; or energy contained by a field, such as electromagnetic waves.
   Energy transforms into different forms such as mechanical (the sume of kinetic and potential), chemical, electrical, radiant, nuclear, and thermal energy.
   1. Potential vs. kinetic energy
   2. Calculate potential and kinetic energy values
   3. Law of Conservation of Energy
   4. Calculate work, force, and distance
   5. Contrast thermal energy (heat) and temperature
   6. Cause and effect of thermal pollution
   7. Define specific heat
   8. Calculate changes in thermal energy
   9. Compare and contrast conduction, convection, and radiation
   10. Conductors vs. insulators

Time Range:
3rd Quarter; 40 days for 3.A, 3.B, and 3.C

Suggested Teaching Strategies:

• Use a pendulum to demonstrate the law of conservation of energy.
• Use two one-pound chrome spheres to demonstrate mechanical energy to heat transformations.
• Reinforce student understanding using worksheets and activities.

Aligned Resources:

• Core Lab 7a: Convection
• COre Lab 7b: Heat Transfer
• Videotape: Exploring heat with corresponding worksheets.
• Various worksheets and activities available in "Glencoe Physical Science"

Revision Date:
June 2005