Name of Unit: SMS7 Energy UBD Adapted from CDSM G7 U4: Energy and Thermal Energy
Grade Level: 7
ESTABLISHED GOALS (G)
(MA Curriculum
Frameworks Standards)
Energy
7.MS-PS3-1. Construct and
interpret data and graphs to
describe the relationship
among kinetic energy, mass,
and speed of an object.
7.MS.PS3-2. Develop a
model to describe the
relationship between the
relative position of objects
interacting at a distance and
their relative potential energy
in the system.
7.MS.PS3-5 Present
evidence to support the claim
that when the kinetic energy
of an object changes, energy
is transferred to or from the
object.
7.MS.PS3-7(MA). Use
informational text to describe
the relationship between
kinetic and potential energy
and illustrate conversions
from one form to another.
Thermal Energy
7.MS-PS3-6(MA). Explain
how thermal energy is
transferred out of hotter
regions or objects and into
colder ones by convection,
conduction and radiation.
7.MS-PS3-3. Apply scientific
principles of energy and heat
transfer to design, construct,
and test a device to minimize
or maximize thermal energy
transfer.* [Clarification
Statement: Examples of devices
could include an insulated box, a
solar cooker, and a vacuum
flask.] [Assessment Boundary:
Assessment does not include
calculating the total amount of
thermal energy transferred, nor
account for specific heat.]
7.MS-PS3-4. Determine the
relationships among the
energy transferred, how well
the type of matter retains or
radiates heat, the mass, and
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Stage 1 Desired Results
Transfer (T)
Students will be able to independently use their learning to
Make informed decisions about personal and societal use of energy.
Understanding the importance of thermal efficiency in real world applications in
order to reduce energy consumption.
Explain how energy is generated and transffered with electricity and magentism.
Meaning
UNDERSTANDINGS (U) ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS (Q)
Students will understand that
Students will keep considering.. .
Motion energy is properly called kinetic What is energy & how can it be
energy; the kinetic energy of an object described?
increases as its mass and speed How does energy move through a
increase. system?
A system of objects may also contain How does matter behave with
stored (potential) energy, depending on different amounts of heat energy?
their relative positions. How can science be used to
When the motion energy of an object design, create and evaluate
changes, there is inevitably some other technology?
change in energy at the same time. How can magnets move objects
Thermal energy transfers or transforms, without direct contact?
and drives Earths systems. How can electric charge buildup
Temperature is a measure of the average and discharge between objects.
kinetic energy of particles of matter. The
relationship between the temperature and
the total energy of a system depends on
the types, states, and amounts of matter
present.
Kinetic energy transfers to different types
of matter in a system.
Scientific information is integral for
designing, implementing and evaluating
technology.
charges interact and build up
how electric currents are made and flow
how insulators and conductors play a role
in both the flow of electricity and thermal
energy.
magnets have specific properties and
their poles interact through attractive and
repulsive forces.
the shape of electric fields and how it
applies to earths magnetic field
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the change in the average
kinetic energy of the particles
as measured by the
temperature of the sample.
[Assessment Boundary:
Assessment does not include
calculating the total amount of
thermal energy transferred nor
calculations of specific heat.]
7.MS-ETS 1-2. Evaluate
competing solutions to a given
design problem using a
decision matrix to determine
how well each meets the
criteria and constraints of the
problem. Use a model of each
solution to evaluate how
variations in one or more
design features, including
size, shape, weight, or cost,
may affect the function or
effectiveness of the solution.
7.MS-ETS 1-4. Generate and
analyze data from iterative
testing and modification of a
proposed object, tool, or
process to optimize the object,
tool, or process for its
intended purpose.
7.MS-ETS 1-7 (MA).
Construct a prototype of a
solution to a given design
problem.
Electricity and Magnetism
7.MS-PS2-3. Analyze data to
describe the effect of distance
and magnitude of electric
charge on the strength of
electric forces. (Include both
attractive and repulsive
forces)
7.MS-PS2-5. Use scientific
evidence to argue that fields
exist between objects with
mass, between magnetic
objects, and between
electrically charged objects
that exert force on each other
even though the objects are
not in contact. (emphasis is
on evidence that
demonstrates the existence of
fields, limited to gravitational,
electric, and magnetic fields)
Practices:
Developing and Using Models
Constructing Explanations and
Designing Solutions
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KNOWLEDGE (K) SKILLS (S)
Students will know Students will be skilled at
the difference between kinetic and constructing and interpreting
potential energy data and graphs to describe
motion energy is properly called the relationships among
kinetic energy, mass, and
kinetic energy; the kinetic energy of
an object increases as its mass and speed of an object
speed increase. (MS-PS3-1)
a system of objects may also contain collecting, analyzing and
stored (potential) energy, depending presenting evidence to support
on their relative positions the claim that when the motion
when the motion energy of an object energy of an object changes,
changes, there is inevitably some energy is transferred to or
other change in energy at the same from the object
time developing a model to
the kinetic energy types: motion, describe the relationship
sound, and radiation, and types of between the relative position
potential energy: gravitational, elastic, of objects interacting at a
and chemical distance and their relative
the difference between thermal energy, potential energy in the system
temperature, and heat (MS-PS3-2)
developing and creating a model
the molecule speed, molecule attraction,
to demonstrate heat transfers that
and distance between molecules in a
generates data to test ideas about
solid, liquid and gas
universal systems (MS-ESS2-4)
the difference between conduction,
radiation and convection using thermometers
designing, constructing, testing
the suns energy drives the flow of energy
through the environment and evaluating a prototype using
the transfer of heat energy
the effect of thermal energy on states of
(MS-ETS 1-7)
matter
Designing and conducting an
the properties of magnets
experiment taking into account
the interactions between magnetic poles
independent variable, depenedent
the shape of magnetic fields
variables, and constants.
how electrical charges interact and build
up
how electrical currents are made
how the flow of currents is affected by the
conductors and insulators
Vocabulary for Energy and Thermal
Energy: heat, temperature, thermal energy,
kinetic energy, radiation, convection,
conduction, potential energy, chemical
energy, electromagnetic energy, nuclear
energy, renewable, non-renewable, law of
conservation of energy, force, work, energy,
power, gravitational potential energy, elastic
potential energy, mechanical energy, electrical
energy, energy transformation, efficiency,
conductor, insulator, specific heat, thermal
expansion.
Vocabulary for Electricity and Magnetism Unit:
electric force, charges, electrons, protons,
electric field, static electricity, conservation of
charge, friction, conduction, induction,
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Engaging in Argument from polarization, static discharge, Electric current,
Evidence electric circuit, conductor, insulator, current,
voltage, resistance,

magnet, magnetism, magnetic pole, magnetic

force, magnetic field, compass, magnetic
declination, electromagnetism, solenoid,
electromagnet, energy transformation,

Stage 2 - Evidence
Evaluative Criteria Assessment Evidence
CURRICULUM EMBEDDED PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT (PERFORMANCE
TASKS)
Students will develop an experiment to answer a scientific question related to
the thermal properties of different dunkin donuts coffee cups. Students will
describe the independent variable, constants, and dependent variables, create
a detailed procedure and materials list, make data tables, graph their data,
answer analysis questions, and apply their data to respond in writing to a
prompt (choice of 3 different prompts).
Students will use the engineering design process to analyze areas of a model
house where heat is transferring outside of the house. They will then research,
plan, design, and test insulating materials to determine if they were able to
better reduce heat transfer in their house. There will be a budget component
and follow up analysis for this project.
Students will develop an experiment to prove that the force of magnetism works
without physically touching objects. Students will also explore the relationship
between distance between objects and the strength of the magnetic force.
OTHER EVIDENCE:
Quiz on thermal energy transfers
Quiz on energy transformations
Lab Activities (Examples below)
Relationship between potential energy, kinetic energy, speed
heat transfer
static electricity- Lightning
Homework on potential energy, kinetic energy, work calculations
Tesla Master of Lighting Film
Test on Electricity and Magnetism units.

Stage 3 has not been updated yet.

Stage 3 - Learning Plan
Summary of Key Learning Events and Instruction (L)
Pre-Assessments of Requisite Knowledge, Possible Pre- or Mis-conceptions

Learning Events:
Change the ball rolling lab to something simipler for GPE to KE
Add in Nail and Metal Bar kit- PE to KE kit. Design your own experiment
Add in a station rotation that looks at different energy transformations
Metal Ball strike to show KE to thermal energy and sound energy

Resources:

Videos:

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Books:
Pearson Interactive Science

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