RET Teaching Module 27: Sound and Light Energy

Overview

This module teaches 4th grade science standards. Taught in conjunction with associated elementary science standards, this module introduces students to the concept of energy. Students will investigate and discuss specific energy types and energy sources. Two hands-on explorations will help students connect observed phenomenon with identifiable and measureable energy types.

After completing this module, student should be able to:

• Define energy and identify the different types of energy
• Define potential and kinetic energy
• Understand the sources of different types of energy
• Understand the concept of renewable vs. non renewable energy
• Describe the role of engineering in finding and testing various energy sources

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Included in this Module:

• Teacher Guide
• 9 Module Lessons
  • Scientific Method
  • Energy Intro
  • Light Energy
  • Kinetic Motion
  • Newtons Laws
  • Energy Review and Qiz
  • Kinetic Energy Exploration
  • Sound Energy
  • Sound Exploration - Seeing Sound
  • Quiz
• Additional Teacher Resources

Samples of the materials

• Teacher Guide
• Example Lesson Lesson 3 - Kinetic Motion Introduction

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