2012-13+General+Science+Term+1

=General Science= 0.5 credit

- work in small groups to complete the assigned task. - Participate in the post-activity discussion
 * Paper Clip Challenge **

- work in your table group to complete the alphabet challenge. You may use any science words you know related to science skills, the scientific method, physics, newtonian motion, etc.
 * ABC science term challenge **

We will be building and refining a kinex roller coaster in class to use in our experiments. Please research some basic roller coaster information to share with the class. some useful sites to explore: history of roller coasters history of roller coaster info graphic how roller coasters work [|amusement park physics] force interactive funderstanding rollercoaster build a coaster kinetic and potential energy
 * Rollercoast Research **
 * 1) work in assigned table group to generate 10 questions about rollercoasters for research (7 lots, 3 hots)
 * 2) get your questions approved by the teacher
 * 3) research the answers to your questions - be sure to SITE SOURCES
 * 4) bring your research back to large group to share and discuss


 * Force and Gravity**

complet the readings for chapter 2 conduct the rubberband cannon labs. Follow the instructions to measure the impact of angle on the distance the rubber band travels; then create your lab using the same materials to determine the impact of Force on the distance and accuracy of the rubber band. Rubberband cannon worksheets Rubberbanc cannon lab write-up
 * Read 2-1 What is a Force
 * answer the check and apply questions
 * create a ppt slide about force and types of forces
 * conduct the rubberband cannon lab and use your data and background research to explain your understanding of force
 * Read 2-2 What is Gravity
 * answer the check and apply questions
 * create a ppt slide about gravity
 * conduct the angry birds lab and use your findings to explain of gravity
 * Read 2-3 about the units and tools for measuring force
 * answer the check and apply questions
 * create a ppt slide about units of force and the tools to measure them
 * create a tutorial to show others how to measure force
 * Rubberband Cannon**

Complete the forces worksheet review in your small groups:
 * Force review**

read chapter 4. complete the check and apply questions as you read
 * Chapter work:**

begin force and motion rotations for the week (you will need to complete at least 2 per day to stay on track; materials are only available for a limited time)
 * Labs as an introduction to Newton's laws**
 * Domino Dash
 * Moving Bodies (cup and marble labs)
 * Force and Acceleration (with triplebeam balance, car and weights)
 * Balloon Rockets
 * Newton’s First Law (2L bottle, penny in a beaker, etc)
 * Acceleration 1 (skateboard and weights)
 * Marble Motion 1 (timed marble distance)
 * rollercoaster (adapt the kinnex roller coaster to make it function properly, then conduct the labs)


 * Videos on Newton's three laws:**

pbs: the circus media type="custom" key="21096620"

science 360: hockey media type="custom" key="21096640"

how stuff works: force and motion media type="custom" key="21096668"


 * review for the test and then take the test on force and motion**

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