4th Six Weeks (Week 3)

Monday:    ·         How is temperature related to kinetic energy? o   Explain and discuss the kinetic theory of matter. o   Compare the speeds of particles in solids, liquids, and gases. ·         Review Kinetic theory of matter o   Think fast Questions §  Which of the following has particles with a higher average kinetic energy? ·         Present examples: Steam or ice water, etc.. §  Which of the following has particles with a lower average kinetic energy? ·         Present examples: Snow or water, etc..

Tuesday: ·         Define temperature, degree, and thermometer. o   Students must create a word triangle for each of the vocabulary terms in their Science Journal. ·         Relate temperature to kinetic energy of particles. o   High Temp. = higher kinetic energy o   Low Temp. = lower kinetic energy §  Due to particle movement ·         Measure temperature using different scales. o   Fahrenheit o   Celsius o   Kelvin ·

Wednesday: ·         Thermal Energy & Heat ·         What is the relationship between heat and temperature? o   Define: Thermal Energy & Heat §  Discuss and differentiate between thermal energy, temperature, & heat. ·         Small groups activity: Heat Race: §  Give each group a zipped plastic bag with an ice cube inside.  Instruct groups to agree on a way to melt the ice cube without opening the bag. They can use anything in the room to help: sunlight, warm air, body heat, etc… §  After all groups have finished, discuss how long each method took.

Thursday: ·         Quick Lab o   Exploring Temperature Build a simple model thermometer

Friday: ·         Thermal Energy in a Bottle Demonstration o   Demonstration will show students thermal energy in action. o   Define: conduction, conductor, insulator, and radiation §  Students must create a word triangle for each of the vocabulary terms in their Science Journal.