Energy Transfer in Natural Systems
Throughout this unit we will be examining the phenomenon of thermal energy transfer. Energy transfer can be observed in all that surrounds you, objects in, on, under, and above the Earth's surface are all subject to this phenomenon (Lionel et al., Teacher's Resource, 2008).
There will be three areas of focus throughout this unit:
1. Kinetic Molecular Theory:
We will be looking at conduction, convection, and radiation and the roles they play on energy transfer in our daily lives.
2. Climate Change:
We will be looking at our responsibilities as members of society to act as responsible custodians of the planet. What are we able to do to help sustain and improve the Earth's current atmosphere? It is after all our home.
3. Thermal Energy:
We will be looking at the movement of the Earth's plates. Our continents and oceans have not always been in the same spot. In fact, are they every in the same spot or are they constantly moving?
As always, these lessons are not meant to be completed in isolation. Throughout the lessons you are encouraged to discuss with others enrolled in the course through the use of face-to-face discussions, sharing ideas within Google Documents, and through Twitter using the hashtag #powerscience. This will allow me and your fellow classmates to help you and others get through any roadblocks.
There will be three areas of focus throughout this unit:
1. Kinetic Molecular Theory:
We will be looking at conduction, convection, and radiation and the roles they play on energy transfer in our daily lives.
2. Climate Change:
We will be looking at our responsibilities as members of society to act as responsible custodians of the planet. What are we able to do to help sustain and improve the Earth's current atmosphere? It is after all our home.
3. Thermal Energy:
We will be looking at the movement of the Earth's plates. Our continents and oceans have not always been in the same spot. In fact, are they every in the same spot or are they constantly moving?
As always, these lessons are not meant to be completed in isolation. Throughout the lessons you are encouraged to discuss with others enrolled in the course through the use of face-to-face discussions, sharing ideas within Google Documents, and through Twitter using the hashtag #powerscience. This will allow me and your fellow classmates to help you and others get through any roadblocks.