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Tuesday: Assessment
Today students have a quiz on energy and electricity. When they finish they should do the following:
- Check Science Google Classroom – is everything complete and turned in for your human impact project? If no, do this first.
- Check Infinite Campus Science – is there anything missing or that you want to revise? If so, do it!
- Clean out your hanging file, but leave your science notebook.
- Do work for other classes or check out these links:
- Carbon Footprint Calculator
- These 7 Machines May Just Convince You Perpetual Motion Is Possible
- Ted Ed: Why don’t perpetual motion machines ever work?
- TEDEd – How do fish make electricity?
- TEDEd – The most lightning-struck place on Earth
- TEDEd – What is the coldest thing in the world?
- What Is The Hottest Temperature Possible
- Life in Space Myths
- 10 Coolest Experiments At the International Space Station
- International Space Station toilet tour
- Sleeping in Space – YouTube
- Is time travel possible? – Colin Stuart
- Running In Space
- “What is the Universe Expanding into?” Explanation
- How Does A Sailboat Actually Work?
Monday- Friday: The Future of Energy in Maine Project
This week students are starting a project focused on Maine’s energy resources. Students will need to look at the pros and cons of a variety of energy types and make a recommendation for energy production in Maine over the next 100+ years. Students begin this project by learning about a variety of renewable and non-renewable energy sources. Note and resources from class can be found here: Presentation: Energy Production.
The assignment itself is posted in Google Classroom. You can see the rubric here.
energy – the ability to power or do work, examples include electricity, heat & movement.
renewable– it can be replaced or restored by nature (it won’t run out)
non-renewable – there is a limited supply, once you use it up you cannot replace it (it will run out)
fossil fuel – a fuel (such as coal, oil, or natural gas) that is formed in the earth from dead plants or animals over millions of years
petroleum – a thick, dark liquid oil usually found below ground that is the source of crude oil and gasoline
Energy Sources Research Links:
- Start here: Link to Energy Sources Videos (look on the bottom half of the page)
- Nuclear
- Newsela Nuclear Energy
- Biomass
- Biomass Video
- Petroleum
- Geothermal
- Wind
- Newsela Wind Energy
- Benefits of Wind Fact Sheet
- Solar
- Newsela Solar Energy
- Natural Gas
- Hydro
- Pros and Cons of Hydro Power
- Coal
- Tidal – National Geo
- Tidal Energy (ducksters)
- Tidal Energy Video
- Tidal Energy – Pros and Cons
- Tidal Energy Article
- Tidal Energy Fact Sheet
Maine Specific Research Links
- EIA – Maine Energy Sources Data
- Select the Electricity Tab: What are the 4 sources of electricity in Maine? Write how many megawatt hours come from each source.
- Select Production: What types of energy are produced in Maine? How much of each?
- Select Consumption by Source: Which 4 energy sources does Maine use the most?
- EIA – More on Maine Energy Sources
- Solar Power at the Blaine House
- Press Herald: Lawmakers hear debate that shows sharp divide over renewable-energy bill
- Article: Maine Is Now a Battleground For Wind Development
- Article: In Maine, a US first in tidal energy
- Article: U.S. still has no place for spent nuclear fuel, so Maine Yankee’s owner gets millions
- Article: Eastport, Maine Tidal Project
- Article: Article: Maine company partnering with Clinton dairy farms to produce cow-powered biogas
- Article: UNE researchers harvest kelp from farm in Saco Bay to use as biofuel
Extra time? Check out these links and activities:
- Carbon Footprint Calculator
- These 7 Machines May Just Convince You Perpetual Motion Is Possible
- Ted Ed: Why don’t perpetual motion machines ever work?
- Build a Hydrogenerator
- Makespace Projects (see Ms Lea for materials)
ASSIGNMENTS:
- The Future of Energy in Maine project due May 30
Friday: Generating Electricity
Today students will investigate generators and motors to figure out their role in generating electricity. Here’s a link to what we did: Presentation – Generating Electricity
After taking apart motors and discussing how they work, students have a reading assignment posted in Google Classroom. Here are the links to go with the assignment:
- READ: CK12: Generators
- VIDEO 1: Bike Generator
- VIDEO 2: Can you power a house with a bike generator?
- EXCEEDS: Build your own electric generator
ASSIGNMENTS:
- Faraday’s Law PHET Notes due Friday
- Notes: Generating Electricity due end of day Monday (posted in Google Classroom)
- Turn in any missing work
Thursday – Electromagnetic Induction
For the next few days students will be looking at HOW electricity is generated. A key part of this process is something called electromagnetic induction. Students will be learning more about this in class and doing some demonstrations exploring magnetism.
So what is electromagnetic induction? Here are the resources from class
- Read Sciencesaurus page 321: Electromagnetism.
- Watch Brainpop Electromagnetism.
- Demonstrate electromagnetism using Faraday’s Law PHET (complete activity notes handed out in class)
- Demonstrate electromagnetism by building an electromagnet (if you can!)
Extra time? Check out these links:
- Article: Sea turtles are natural ocean navigators
- Make a compass
- Khan Academy: History of the Battery
- Article: potato power
- TEDEd – How do fish make electricity?
- TEDEd – The most lightning-struck place on Earth
ASSIGNMENTS:
- Electric Power Grid Notes due Thursday
- Faraday’s Law Notes due Friday
- Turn in any missing work
Tuesday: The Electric Power Grid
Today students will be focusing on the electric power grid and how it transport electricity to cities and towns throughout the country. Here are the complete notes from class: Presentation: The Electric Grid
Students will need these links for the class assignment:
- Article: Science News for Students -What is the electric grid?
- Video: How Does the US Power Grid Work?
Students with extra time should check out these links:
- Khan Academy: History of the Battery
- Article: potato power (advanced)
- TEDEd – How do fish make electricity?
- TEDEd – The most lightning-struck place on Earth
ASSIGNMENTS:
- Electric Power Grid Notes due Thursday
- Turn in any missing work
Monday: Electric Circuits
Today students will continue to investigate electricity by building circuits and also learning about the electric grid. The full notes from class can be found here: Presentation – Electric Circuits
Students have been challenged with turning on a LED lightbulb using a potato as the battery. Explore ways to do this here:
ASSIGNMENTS:
- Complete any missing work
Friday: What causes thunder and lightning?
Students have a short assignment today continuing their study of static electricity with a focus on lightning. The reading today is Newsela: What Causes Thunder and Lightning?
Students should complete the Newsela notes sheet handed out in class and turn it in and then take this time to complete any science assignments listed as missing in Google Classroom and Infinite Campus.
ASSIGNMENTS:
- Newsela: What Causes Thunder and Lightning? notes sheet due end of day today
- Electricity Self Directed Study due end of day today for Core D (due yesterday for Core A, B and C)
- Turn in all missing work by the end of the day Monday.
Wednesday: Static Electricity Labs
Today students learned about static electricity and conducted a variety of labs to demonstrate how it works. See the notes and resources from class today here:
ASSIGNMENTS:
- Nikola Tesla Self-Directed Study due Wednesday
- Electricity Self Directed Study due Thursday (Core A, B and C)
Tuesday: Intro to Electricity
I am at a conference today with Mrs. Backus, I will be back tomorrow. Today students have a self-directed study on electricity. A notes sheet will be handed out in class. Use these links for your research:
- Link 1: Bill Nye Electricity
- Link 2: CK12 – Static Electricity
- Link 3: Bill Nye Static Electricity Clip
- Link 4: Reading: Uses of Static Electricity
Students that have extra time can check out these:
ASSIGNMENTS:
- Nikola Tesla Self-Directed Study due Wednesday
- Electricity Self Directed Study due Thursday
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