Energy Transformations

Yesterday, we read Chapter 4 Lesson3 about Energy Transformations.  Students were then to complete the worksheet below.

Chap 4 Lesson 3

Chapter 4 Energy

Today in class, we went academic and students read Chapter 4 Lesson 1 and 2 over types of energy and forms of energy.  They were to complete the worksheet below for reference.  We will need it when we debate.

Chapter 4 Reading W/S

Quiz Tomorrow and Other Things.....

Today we went on the computers and worked on the concept of friction force.  The link is below on the worksheet.  You must have Java on your computer in order for it to work properly.  Tomorrow their is also a quiz over vocabulary in Chapter 2, 17 words.  It will be a matching quiz.  Study hard and see you tomorrow!

Forces In One Direction Interactive W/S

Zip Line Challenge

In class today we did a Zipline challenge.  Students were to create a carrier that would travel the length of the zipline between 4 and 8 seconds.  Using their engineering skills, as well as their knowledge about friction, they should be able to be successful.  See the lab paperwork below.

Zip Line Challenge Lab

Rollercoasters!

Today vocabulary is due!  Also we watched the video below about the physics of a roller coaster.  There are also questions that go along with the video to complete as well.  See below.  Have a good weekend.

Physics of Roller Coaster Worksheet

Physics of Motion: Rollercoaster

Friction In Our Classroom

Today in class we reinforced our knowledge about friction and gravity by doing an online activity at the following site:Friction Activity  There is  a worksheet below that students need to complete as they go through the activity and answer questions that go along with it.  We also watched a video about NASCAR and how friction plays a role in the sport.

Scooter Interactive: Friction

Video:  NASCAR: Friction

From the video, answer the following questions:

1.  Name at least 5 ways friction plays a role.

2.  What is Mu?

3.  What is the formula for Mu?

Vocabulary Work Day

Today was a work day in class.  We worked on the Friction and Gravity worksheets (see yesterday's blog) and the vocabulary for the whole chapter.  The Friction and Gravity worksheet is due tomorrow, the vocabulary is due on Friday.  

Chapter 2 Physics Vocabulary

Distance vs Time Graphing

Today, we focused on graphing others "stories" or descriptions and reinforced those concepts.  There were a couple of worksheets passed out in class as well.  The Journey to the Bus Stop paper needs to be done for Monday's class.  The other worksheet is due as well on Monday.  It is a review of what we have learned.

Distance vs Time Graph Review
 Journey to the Bus Stop

Speed and Velocity

We watched the following video over speed:

Once complete, we discussed speed and velocity and then completed the following worksheets.  We learned a little about speed, velocity and how to graph motion.

Speed Velocity Worksheet

Mythbusters: Water Displacement

We watched an episode of Mythbusters today and focused on the water displacement experiment the guys did.  While watching the video, students were to complete the worksheet below.

Mythbusters Video Sheet

Cracked The Book

Today we actually opened our science book!  We only have one chapter to focus on in this book and it's Chapter 4.  So, we read section 1 and had some paperwork to complete based on the reading.  The worksheets are below.

Chapter 4.1

Calculating Volume Using Displacement

We watched the above video and then applied what we learned to a lab in which students were to calculate the volume of various irregular shaped objects using a graduated cylinder.  The objects included: 5 marbles, 10 pennies, 2 crayons, 4 dice.  Once complete, they were to answer questions based on the lab.  There was homework assigned and it is located below for those that may need it.

Volume of Irregular Objects Lab

Voume of Irregular Shaped Objects Worksheet