BPS Elementary Science Exemplars Project
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| Grade: | Three |
| Topic: | Forms of Energy |
| Instructional Materials: | Forms of Energy (DW) |
| *Special Instructions: | Go over the story with the class before they start working. |
| MA LS (96 version): | Properties of Matter: Represent an understanding that materials can exist in different states, including solid, liquid, and gaseous, and identify different characteristic properties of materials in each state. Forms of Energy: Represent an understanding that the Sun supplies heat and light to the Earth. |
| MA LS (01 version): | Grade 3 – 5 Physical Science: Describe how water can be changed from one state to another by adding or taking away heat. |
| BPS LS: | Energy, of which there are many forms, is the ability to cause changes in matter. |
| Technology Connection: | Student uses a Word template. (See the templates section.) |
*The teacher should encourage students to elaborate, give more than the minimum, and strive for a Level 4.
A student response correctly giving the minimum number of responses or details is a Level 3.
In order to achieve a Level 4, a student must go above and beyond what is asked. For example, the student gives more than the required minimum or makes additional connections.
Name: ____________________________Date:_____________
It is a very hot and sunny day. You have an ice-cold glass of lemonade. You decide to play a game with your friends. You leave the drink on the table. Everyone leaves it alone while you play.
Describe how the drink will be different after one hour. Include at least 2 details. Tell about the energy causing the changes.
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