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8th Grade Lessons

Energy

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  • Essential Questions

    To better understand Energy ⚡️

  • What is the relationship between mass, speed, and kinetic energy?

  • How can we use graphs to compare mathematical relationships between variables?

  • How can we use evidence to support an argument about energy transfer?

  • What happens to energy within a system as two objects relative position changes?

Priority Standards & Supporting Standards

PS3-1: Graphing KE, Mass, and Acceleration

PS3-2: Modeling Distance and GPE

PS3-5: KE Transfer Argument
PS2-1: Collisions Solution

Priority SEPs and Supporting SEPs

  • Construct/interpret graphical displays of data (INV)

  • Develop a model (MOD)

  • Construct an argument (EVI)

  • Design a solution (INV)

Priority CCCs and Supporting CCCs

  • Scale, Proportion and Quantity

  • Systems

  • Energy and Matter

  • Cause and Effect

  • Add a short summary or a list of helpful resources here.