Physical Science Unit Resources
Energy
Energy and Matter
Potential Energy
Heat Energy Transfer
Kinetic Energy
Forces and Interactions
Newton’s First and Second Law of Motion
Gravity
Newton’s Third Law of Motion
Electric and Magnetic Forces
Waves and Electromagnetic Radiation
Waves
Digital and Analog Signals
Structure and Properties of Matter
Atoms, Elements & the
Periodic Table
Motion of Molecules
Synthetic Materials
Changes in Molecule Motion
Chemical Reactions
Evidence of a Chemical Change
Thermal Energy Project
Conservation of Mass
Thermal Energy Project Mini Unit Resources
Students collect data about three chemical reactions (baking soda and vinegar; calcium chloride, baking soda and water; ammonium chloride and water) and determine if each reaction is endothermic or exothermic. Then, students determine which reaction would be the best to create a hot pack. Finally, students design, build, test and modify an original pie-warming device!
Heat Energy Transfer Mini Unit Resources
Students explore convection and radiation through quick labs. Then, they analyze data to determine which colors absorb the most heat energy and which materials make the best insulators. After learning that increasing global temperatures are endangering the tuatara population in New Zealand, students design, construct and test a tuatara nest that reduces heat energy transfer and keeps the eggs cool!