Thursday, January 21, 2010

Computer Lab 1/22/10

1. Write a short constructed response in Microsoft Word. You must choose one of the two SCR writing prompts below.

A. Explain how blankets work. In your short constructed response you must include:
  • A topic sentence.
  • Explain how blankets work using your science vocabulary words (See word bank to the left).
  • What type(s) of thermal energy do blankets use?
  • Which blanket would keep you warmer? - Explain why using your science vocab words (see word bank to the left).
  • Make sure your name is on your paper.
  • Print out a copy and give it to Ms. O'Connor
B. Explain how the kinetic theory is related to thermal energy. In your short constructed response you must include:
  • A topic sentence.
  • Explain how molecules' movement changes as temperature changes.
  • What is the connection between convection and the kinetic theory? (See word bank to the left)
  • Give an example of how an object changes as heat is applied to it.
  • Make sure your name is on your paper.
  • Print out a copy and give it to Ms. O'Connor
3. Play an Energy Review Game (you may choose any of the games on this site).
4. Do the Energy interactive activity.
- or -
Watch this video on radiation.
5. Chose one of the following activities:

Monday, January 11, 2010

Study Guide for Quiz

Study guide is here. Remember to study!