Nov.

14
Class intro and expectations
What is energy?
Types of energy, what we use energy for
Readily identifiable and harder to see
Energy transformations
Nov. 15
Energy transformations - Energy inputs, desired outputs, waste energy, and energy
efficiencies
Conservation of energy
Nov. 16
Implications of energy transformations - will never be perfect. How do we deal?
Improve efficiencies, find alternatives, and/or harness waste energies?
How could we improve a car? What is energy input? Energy outputs?
Nov. 17
Quiz re. energy transformations and conservation of energy
Intro to experimental design

18, 19 weekend

Nov. 20
Pendulum lab - how to change the period of a pendulum?
Nov. 21
Lab write up and hand in for formative feedback

NOTE: for this next section hand worksheets out as bundle, allows students to work ahead if
they get it. Consider pairing practice assignment with summative assignment for self-
paced?
-simple, single formula application, then choose between 2 formulas, then formula
Rearrangements, then more complex questions
-challenge questions at end: include efficiencies (elevator, etc.), starting with item in
motion so have to infer start height, etc.

Nov. 22
Potential energy calculations introduction
Energy -measured in Joules
PE=mgh
-keep the actual calculations pretty basic
-also make it clear that where you set your zero matters
-students will sometimes struggle with idea of staircase vs. straight height
Nov. 23
Ongoing check for understanding - does a rubber ball dropped from 5m that only
bounces to 3m break the law of conservation of energy?
Introduction to kinetic energy formula
KE= mv2
Nov. 24
Experiential learning: use variety of objects and measure and calculate PE and KE
-straight line, ramps, staircase, etc.
 Ticket out the door - couple of KE and PE practice to make sure they get it
One formula, one self-assessment/learning comprehension question

25, 26

Nov. 27
PE and KE rearrangements and practice
Be aware -might need to break up into groups and differentiate
instruction
-more ramp time/practice on basics
Nov. 28
Roller coasters and hilly problems - challenge - item introduced already has KE
Nov. 29
Pendulums revisited
PE and KE
Back to initial experiment - what change period? Why mass didnt affect period
More practice - conservation of E and pendulum problems
Nov. 30
Experiment: which ball has most efficient rebound?
Dec. 1
Lab write-up - first draft

2, 3 weekend

Dec. 4
Elastic energy
videos of variety of ball deformation, materials science, people who get paid
to
design this - ultimate sports ball
connect back to waste energy again
Lab modifications in light of elastic E and peer feedback? - due tomorrow

Bungy jump problem - identify different energy transformations involved?

Dec. 5
Project introduction and finish lab write-up
- building Rube Goldstein machines
-criteria discussion
Dec. 6
Project time and/or worksheet problems
Dec. 7
Project time and/or worksheet problems
Dec. 8
Present projects

9, 10

Dec. 11
E review for test, heat conduction, convection, radiation
Dec. 12
Test - energy conservation, transformations, and calculations
Dec. 13
Conduction, convection, radiation
Specific heat capacity
Dec. 14
Specific heat capacity and elasticity
Dec. 15
Small group presentations