Energy Transformation Station
Directions:
1. Read the paragraphs below about energy transformation and analyze the diagram of an energy transformation for a car.
2. Observe the flashlight and draw an energy transformation diagram. Hint: look at the table and read the examples.
3. Observe the wind-up toy and draw an energy transformation diagram.
Energy is the ability to cause change. Chemical, thermal, radiant, and electrical are some of the forms that energy can have. The table below describes the different energy forms. Remember MRS CHEN!
Energy is continually transforming between one form and another. For example, a car engine transforms the chemical energy in gasoline into mechanical energy and thermal energy. This energy transformation can be shown in the following diagram.
ENERGY FORM / DESCRIPTION / EXAMPLEMechanical / Energy of matter caused by its position or its motion / A person running, a car driving
Radiant / Energy carried by electromagnetic radiation. Includes visible light, X-rays, microwaves and ultraviolet light. / Sun, light from a flashlight
Sound / Energy produced when an object is made to vibrate. Sound energy travels out as waves in all directions / Telephone ringing, birds singing
Chemical / Energy stored in matter because of its chemical makeup / Batteries, food, fuel (gasoline)
Thermal (Heat) / Energy that is related to heat and the temperature of matter / Fire, stove
Electrical / Energy due to charged matter / TV, computer, flashlight
Nuclear / Energy stored within atoms (the energy that holds the nucleus together) / Nuclear power plant, atomic bomb
Plate Tectonics Station
Directions:
1. Go to the following wix page and click on the link for Plate Tectonics Station Website. http://www.wix.com/gretchenkehrberg/staar
2. Read about plates and boundaries and fill in the blanks on your lab handout.
3. Click on the Plates & Boundaries Challenge link at the bottom of the website.
4. Click How to Play. Read the directions and click Begin.
5. Use the map below to help you with each challenge.
6. Record your score for each challenge on your lab handout.
Lunar Cycle/Seasons Station
Directions:
1. Take turns putting on the moon hat.
2. Complete the table on your lab handout. Refer to the diagram below for help.
3. Label the seasons diagram.
Components of the Universe Station
Directions:
1. Divide the “I Have Who Has” cards among the group.
2. The student with the Elliptical Galaxy card starts the game. They read the Who Has portion and then place the card on the table.
3. The student holding the correct answer holds up the card and says “I Have” followed by the correct answer.
4. That same student then reads the Who Has portion of their card and places it below the first card.
5. The game continues until all the cards have been used. The line of cards will eventually form a circle around the table and end with an answer for the first card.
6. When the game is finished answer the conclusion question on your lab handout.
Galaxies: