Update

Students are working hard to understand force and motion.  We've been using lots of hands on investigations for them to grasp the concepts.

There will be a vocabulary quiz Friday Feb. 24th.

Words to Know

Vocabulary _ Force and Motion

1. Force—A push or a pull that one object exerts on another object with or without direct contact (e.g., friction, gravity). Causes a change in speed or direction.

1. Push or Pull:

1. Balanced forces—forces that are equal in size but opposite in direction.
2. Unbalanced forces—forces that are unequal in size and may or may not be opposite in direction.

2. Types of Force:

1. Buoyant force -the upward force exerted on an object by water.
2. Gravitational force - the pull of all objects in the universe on one another.
3. Magnetic force - the force produced by a magnet.
4. Friction—a force that opposes motion through direct contact

3. Measurement of Force

1. Net force - the combination of all the forces acting on an object.
2. Newton – (N) the unit of measuring force
3. Weight—a measure of the force of gravity on an object.

3. Motion – the change in position of an object over time with respect to a reference point.

1. Position - the location of an object in space.
2. Acceleration – the rate at which velocity changes
3. Speed—the distance traveled by an object in a given amount of time.  Measured in distance per time, such as miles per hour (mph)
4. Inertia - the property of matter that keeps it at rest or moving in a straight line.
5. Velocity – the speed of a object in a particular direction

This Week

We are wrapping up our unit on Energy and Electricity. As a whole they ROCKED the test.

Tuesday we will finish up the few stray tests that need to be taken have a few more hands on experiences to enrich their understanding of this topic.

Wednesday starts our next unit on Force and Motion. The vocabulary words for this unit are below. There is not going to be a vocabulary quiz this week since they are just getting these words. The first vocabulary quiz will be next Friday February 17th.

Vocabulary _ Force and Motion

1. Force—A push or a pull that one object exerts on another object with or without direct contact (e.g., friction, gravity). Causes a change in speed or direction.

1. Push or Pull:

1. Balanced forces—forces that are equal in size but opposite in direction.
2. Unbalanced forces—forces that are unequal in size and may or may not be opposite in direction.

2. Types of Force:

1. Buoyant force -the upward force exerted on an object by water.
2. Gravitational force - the pull of all objects in the universe on one another.
3. Magnetic force - the force produced by a magnet.
4. Friction—a force that opposes motion through direct contact

3. Measurement of Force

1. Net force - the combination of all the forces acting on an object.
2. Newton – (N) the unit of measuring force
3. Weight—a measure of the force of gravity on an object.

2. Work - the use of a force to move an object through a distance

1. Simple Machine - a device that makes a task easier by changing the size or direction of a force or the distance over which the force acts.

1. Types of Simple Machines:

1. lever - a bar that makes it easier to move things.

1. fulcrum - the balance point on a lever that supports the arm but does not move.
2. resistance – the

b.  inclined plane - a ramp or another sloping surface.

1. wedge
2. screw

c.  pulley - a wheel with a rope that lets you change the direction in which you move

    an object.

                1)  wheel and axle - a wheel with a rod, or axle, in the center.

2. Compound Machine – combination of two or more simple machines that makes a task easier by changing the size or direction of a force.

3. Motion – the change in position of an object over time with respect to a reference point.

1. Position - the location of an object in space.
2. Acceleration – the rate at which velocity changes
3. Speed—the distance traveled by an object in a given amount of time.  Measured in distance per time, such as miles per hour (mph)
4. Inertia - the property of matter that keeps it at rest or moving in a straight line.
5. Velocity – the speed of a object in a particular direction

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Students will continue to learn about energy and energy transfer.  There will be a vocabulary quiz on Friday covering both the forms of energy and electricity words.  We will also be taking a test on what we have covered so far.

Students will also be learning about early explorers and settlement.

Vocabulary                                                                       Energy and Electricity

ENERGY

Energy — the ability to do work or cause change; can be changed into different forms and can move between objects. 

FORMS OF ENERGY:

·      Chemical Energy — energy that can be released by a chemical reaction

·      Electrical Energy — energy that comes from an electric current

·      Light Energy — energy that we can see directly.  Light energy can be:

o   Absorbed—To take up and store energy without reflecting or transmitting that energy

o   Reflected — the bouncing of heat or light off an object

o   Refracted — the bending of light

·      Mechanical Energy—energy an object has due to its motion or position

·      Nuclear Energy—energy caused by the splitting of atoms

·      Solar Energy — energy that comes from the sun

·      Sound Energy — energy in the form of vibrations that travel through a substance

o   Pitch — a measurement of how high or low a sound is; depends on fast or slow vibration

o   Vibration – the rapid movement of an object back and forth

·      Thermal Energy — energy caused by heat

TYPES OF ENERGY:

·      Kinetic Energy - energy of motion

·      Potential Energy – energy based on position or condition

ELECTRICITY

Atom—the smallest unit of an element; containing the same properties of the element

·      Neutron—a particle within the atom (subatomic) that carries no electrical charge; it has a neutral charge

·      Proton—a particle located in the nucleus of an atom (subatomic) that is positivelycharged

·      Electron-–a particle within an atom (subatomic) that has a negative charge

Charge—a measure, can be positive or negative; force of electro magnetic interaction.

·      Positive—an electric charge with more protons than electrons; the opposite of a negative charge

·      Negative—an electrical charge in which there is a build up of electrons; the opposite of a positive charge

Static Electricity – electric charges that build up or collect on an object.

Attract—to pull or draw towards

Repel—To force or push away.

Electrical Energy —energy that comes from an electric current

·      Current —the flow of electric charges through a material

·      Circuit —a closed path that an electrical current can flow through

·      Conduct —To transmit heat or electricity through a medium.

o   Conductor—materials that allow heat, electricity, or sound waves to pass through; a substance that allows electrical charges to travel.

o   Insulator—A material used to reduce or prevent the transfer of electricity, heat, or sound.

Electromagnet — a metal object that acts as a magnet when an electric current moves through it; giving it magnetic properties

Generator — a machine that converts mechanical energy into electricity

This week

We are learning about ENERGY!  Students have been learning about light and getting hands on with refraction, reflection and absorption.  This week we'll continue learning about light energy.  We'll also start learning about other types of energy.

VOCABULARY QUIZ: Friday January 20th words students will be expected to know are at the bottom of the post.
Students created either flashcards, foldables, presentations, or Quizlet sets with these words last week.  Below are some of the Quizlet sets and slides created by students.
Quizlet set 1   Quizlet Set 2  Slide set 1

Social Studies: We are learning about explorers.  Last week students learned about the Silk Road and how that caused European explorers to seek new ways to Asia.  This week we'll be learning about some of the technology they had that made exploration easier as well as the explorers themselves.

Energy — the ability to do work or cause change; can be changed into different forms and can move between objects. 

FORMS OF ENERGY:

·      Chemical Energy — energy that can be released by a chemical reaction

·      Electrical Energy — energy that comes from an electric current

·      Light Energy — energy that we can see directly.  Light energy can be:

o   Absorbed—To take up and store energy without reflecting or transmitting that energy

o   Reflected — the bouncing of heat or light off an object

o   Refracted — the bending of light

·      Mechanical Energy—energy an object has due to its motion or position

·      Nuclear Energy—energy caused by the splitting of atoms

·      Solar Energy — energy that comes from the sun

·      Sound Energy — energy in the form of vibrations that travel through a substance

o   Pitch — a measurement of how high or low a sound is; depends on fast or slow vibration

o   Vibration – the rapid movement of an object back and forth

·      Thermal Energy — energy caused by heat

TYPES OF ENERGY:

·      Kinetic Energy - energy of motion

·      Potential Energy – energy based on position or condition

New Vocabulary Words

Vocabulary                                                                       Energy and Electricity

ENERGY

Energy — the ability to do work or cause change; can be changed into different forms and can move between objects. 

FORMS OF ENERGY:

·      Chemical Energy — energy that can be released by a chemical reaction

·      Electrical Energy — energy that comes from an electric current

·      Light Energy — energy that we can see directly.  Light energy can be:

o   Absorbed—To take up and store energy without reflecting or transmitting that energy

o   Reflected — the bouncing of heat or light off an object

o   Refracted — the bending of light

·      Mechanical Energy—energy an object has due to its motion or position

·      Nuclear Energy—energy caused by the splitting of atoms

·      Solar Energy — energy that comes from the sun

·      Sound Energy — energy in the form of vibrations that travel through a substance

o   Pitch — a measurement of how high or low a sound is; depends on fast or slow vibration

o   Vibration – the rapid movement of an object back and forth

·      Thermal Energy — energy caused by heat

TYPES OF ENERGY:

·      Kinetic Energy - energy of motion

·      Potential Energy – energy based on position or condition

ELECTRICITY

Atom—the smallest unit of an element; containing the same properties of the element

·      Neutron—a particle within the atom (subatomic) that carries no electrical charge; it has a neutral charge

·      Proton—a particle located in the nucleus of an atom (subatomic) that is positively charged

·      Electron-–a particle within an atom (subatomic) that has a negative charge

Charge—a measure, can be positive or negative; force of electro magnetic interaction.

·      Positive—an electric charge with more protons than electrons; the opposite of a negative charge

·      Negative—an electrical charge in which there is a build up of electrons; the opposite of a positive charge

Static Electricity – electric charges that build up or collect on an object.

Attract—to pull or draw towards

Repel—To force or push away.

Electrical Energy —energy that comes from an electric current

·      Current —the flow of electric charges through a material

·      Circuit —a closed path that an electrical current can flow through

·      Conduct —To transmit heat or electricity through a medium.

o   Conductor—materials that allow heat, electricity, or sound waves to pass through; a substance that allows electrical charges to travel.

o   Insulator—A material used to reduce or prevent the transfer of electricity, heat, or sound.

Electromagnet — a metal object that acts as a magnet when an electric current moves through it; giving it magnetic properties

Generator — a machine that converts mechanical en