TABLE OF CONTENTS - Lindbergh School District

Strand 1: Properties and Principles of Matter and Energy
2. Energy has a source, can be transferred, and can be transformed into various forms but is conserved
between and within systems
Major Objectives IS Suggested Activities Suggested Assessments
Concept A: Forms of energy have a source, a means of
transfer (work and heat), and a receiver
1.2.A.d Differentiate between the properties and
examples of conductors and insulators of different
forms of energy (i.e., thermal, mechanical,
electromagnetic)
STRAND 7A, 7B, 7C, 7D, 7E, 8.1B
Concept A: Forms of energy have a source, a means of
transfer (work and heat), and a receiver
1.2.A.e & f Describe sources and common uses of
different forms of energy (i.e., chemical, nuclear,
thermal, mechanical, electromagnetic) . Identify
and evaluate advantages/disadvantages of using
various sources of energy (e.g., wind, solar,
geothermal, hydroelectric, biomass, fossil fuel)
for human activity.
STRAND 7B, 7C, 7D, 7E, 8.1B, 8.1C, 8.2B,
8.3D
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Tape 3 D batteries together. Tape a wire to each
end. On one end connect a Christmas tree light.
Then go around room and check for insulators and
conductors. Make a list. By the amount of
brightness, tell which is the stronger conductor.
(1.8, 2.1)
Student does computer research and report on one
type of energy source based on their choice of
presentation, such as brochure, power point,
poster, etc. Part of the report was the importance
to humans and the effect that energy source had on
the environment. Can be used as a Differentiated
Instruction lesson.
(1.5, 2.1, 2.4, 4.5, 4.6)
Students will make a list of conductors
and insulators based on this activity.
Relate what materials each is composed
of and generalize what kinds of matter
conduct and what conduct. Within their
home, find 5 conductors and 5 insulators.
What kinds of materials are each made
of Why do we have insulators and
conductors Write a brief report and
share with students the next day.
Students will give a quiz after the energy
source they reported on.
Standard 5: Processes and Interactions of the Earth’s Systems
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