1. Energy Transformation Vocabulary Unit 6
A graduated cylinder has 22 mL of water placed in it. An irregularly shaped rock is then placed in the graduated cylinder and the volume of the rock and water in the
graduated cylinder now reads 30 mL . The mass of the rock is 24 g.
Find the Answer
A)volume of the rock.
B) Find the density of the rock.
Energy Transformation Vocabulary Unit 6
12/03/12

2. P: Vocabulary Notes Energy
Energy is the ability to cause change or do work
Energy is everywhere!
Signs:
heat
Light
Sound
motion

3. Law of conservation of energy
Energy cannot be created or destroyed but can be transferred from one form to another.

4. Thermal Energy
Thermal (heat) energy: The internal energy of a substance due to the movement or vibration of its atoms or molecules. (heat)

5. Transfer of Energy
Energy transfer is the transfer of energy from one object or material to another.

6. Investigate
is a body of techniques for investigating phenomena, acquiring new knowledge, or correcting and integrating previous knowledge.

7. Conduction
The transfer of energy by direct contact.

8. Convection
The transfer of energy through fluids.

9. Radiation
The transfer of energy through empty space.

10. A & C: Word Wall
Create a Word Wall word using the definitions we just defined.
The word needs to be large enough to read across the room.
The picture needs to be colored.
On the back of your drawing, please use your word in a sentence.

11. E: Exit
Bob ate all his Halloween candy in one sitting. He then became very energetic. Describe how he got this energy. Did he create it?

12. S:
Which energy resource would be the best to use when providing energy for the city of Converse, justify your choice.
Types of Energy Unit 6
12/04/12

13. P: Notes
more potential energy
Potential Energy -Stored energy an object has because of its position or shape.
less potential energy

14. Kinetic Energy
The energy of motion.

15. All forms of energy fall under two categories:
A:Create a Foldable
Forms of Energy
All forms of energy fall under two categories:
POTENTIAL
Stored energy and
the energy of
position (gravitational).
KINETIC
The energy of motion.

16. C: Read Pages
As we read pages in your Science Book complete the foldable and place in your journal.
Complete section review
page 123.

17. Potential Energy
Chemical energy- energy stored in the chemical bonds of molecules and compounds… energy that is given off when chemicals react.

18. Potential Energy
Nuclear energy- The energy stored in the nucleus of an atom… released during a nuclear reaction.

19. Kinetic Energy
Light energy- Energy that is transmitted in the form of (electromagnetic) radiation (light).

20. Kinetic Energy
Thermal energy- The internal energy of a substance due to the movement or vibration of its atoms or molecules. (heat)

21. Kinetic Energy
Sound energy- is the movement of energy through substances in longitudinal waves.(vibrations)

22. Kinetic Energy
Electrical energy- The energy of moving charges in electricity.

23. E: Exit
Explain why a high speed crash may cause more damage to automobiles than a low speed crash ?

24. Convection, Conduction & RadiationS:
Do these bottles contain elements or compounds?
Convection, Conduction & Radiation
12/05/12

25. P: Definitions
Heat - is the flow of energy. Heat always flows from an area with higher temperature to an area with lower temperature.

26. Temperature
Temperature- is the measurement of the average kinetic energy of the particles.

27. Radiation
Radiation is the transfer of energy through electrometric waves in empty space.

28. Conduction
Conduction is the transfer of heat by direct contact of particles.

29. Convection
The transfer of energy through fluids.

30. A: Read - Getting the Idea (handout)
As we read write down 4 things you did not know before you read this article. Please do not write on class set.

31. C: Pop Quiz
Complete questions 1 – 4 on your own paper. Write your name and class period on paper.

32. E: Class Demo
What type of Energy is being demonstrated when ice melts ?

33. Foldable Convection, Conduction & RadiationS:
The Periodic Table is made up of metals, nonmetals and metalloids. Look back at your notes and list as many physical properties of each as you can…
Foldable Convection, Conduction & Radiation
12/06/12

34. P & A: Complete the Foldable
Using your definitions and examples from yesterday complete the foldable.
Include:
Definition
Picture-with explanation (colored)
Real world examples

35. C: Connection
Why is it warmer on sunny days than cloudy days? Use your science vocabulary to explain.

36. E: Exit
Look at the picture below- Explain why the phrase “hot air rises and cold air sinks” is true. Use your science vocabulary to explain.

37. S: C B A Label what is at point A, B and C. Chocolate Chip Lab
12/07/12

38. P: Pre Lab Title:Chocolate chip lab
Research: define conduction and temperature and energy
Hypothesis: If chocolate chips are placed an equal distance from a heat source then they will melt at __________ rate because…

39. A: Procedures:

40. C: Analysis Questions
1. Draw a model of your experiment and show the direction of energy flow beginning at the heat source.
2. Why did your two chocolate chips melt at the same time?
3. Why did the chips placed on top of the wood block not melt?

41. E: Exit
Use your Data table and the answers to your analysis questions to describe how conduction works.