At the end of our energy unit we will use what we learned to create a machine that transforms one form of energy into another and include an explanation of the science behind it. 

CONSTRUCT A COMPUTATIONAL MODEL: FLOW OF ENERGY IN A SYSTEM

Create a computational model to calculate the change in the energy of one component in a system when the change in energy of the other component(s) and energy flows in and out of the system are known.

DEVELOP A MODEL: ENERGY AND PARTICLE MOTION-POSITION

Develop and use models to illustrate that energy at the macroscopic scale can be accounted for as a combination of energy associated with the motions of particles (objects) and energy associated with the relative positions of particles (objects).

DESIGN AND BUILD A DEVICE: ENERGY CONVERSION

Design, build, and refine a device that works within given constraints to convert one form of energy into another form of energy.

Take 2 minutes and add anything you already know about energy into your notebook.

What questions do you have about energy or the making machines project? 

Take 2 minutes and add any questions you have about energy. 

Making Machines (Launch)