DO NOWDate:1/7/13
Q: What is work and how is it related to force?
NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION:
Three things I can do this semester to improve my understanding of science are 1)2) 3)
Reminder: Enter the classroom, begin the Do Now immediately, silently and independently.
ESSENTIAL QUESTION:What is work and how is it related to force?OBJECTIVES:-Review Classroom Procedures and Expectations-Define work and examples of work.
Classroom Expectations and Procedures
TASK: You and your table mates are in charge of introducing a new student to the class. Create a list of all the rules and procedures that they would need to know to be successful in class
VOICE LEVEL: 2Be Prepared to Share
Hardie and Hibler
Classroom Expectations and Procedures
TASK: You and your table mates are in charge of creating a list of rules and procedures essential for an effective classroom.
Create a list of 5 essential characteristics.
VOICE LEVEL: 2Be Prepared to Share
Fillpot
Work and Force
Pair Share: What is work?
Brainpop: Work
Pair Share:Now, how would you describe work?
Partner Read 146-147
Expectations for Partner Read:Voice Level 1Partner closest to screen starts firstEach partner is responsible for Reading
After Reading:Complete the student sheet and Frayer Model
Let’s Review ESSENTIAL QUESTION:What is work and how is it related to force?OBJECTIVES:-Review Classroom Procedures and Expectations-Define work and examples of work.
DO NOWDate:1/8
Q: What is work and how is it related to force?
Using the work from yesterday, Describe WORK in your own words.
ESSENTIAL QUESTION:What is work and how is it related to force?OBJECTIVES:-Model work being done and not being done.-Learn to use a SPRING SCALE to measure force and calculate WORK.
Doing WORK?Lift the book at your table straight out in front of you.
-Could you feel your muscles working?-Did you use force to get the books straight out in front
of you? Did you use force to keep them there?-Did you do work to get them out in front of you?Did you do work to keep them there? Explain?
REMEMBER: Work is done on an object when an applied force moves it through a distance in the direction of the force.
Work and Human Body Lab
A: Materials ManagerB: RecorderC: Time KeeperD: Lab Director
VOICE LEVEL: 3
Work and Human Body Lab
• PART 2
Work = Force X Distance
Let’s ReviewESSENTIAL QUESTION:What is work and how is it related to force?OBJECTIVES:-Model work being done and not being done.-Learn to use a SPRING SCALE to measure force and calculate WORK.
DO NOWDate:1/9
Q: How do simple machines affect force when doing work?
Look at the picture, if you wanted to get the object into the back of the truck, what tool could you use to reduce the amount of force needed?
ESSENTIAL QUESTION:How do simple machines affect force when doing work?OBJECTIVES:-Students will investigate the effects of inclined planes on force and work.
Inclined Plane Lab
A:RecorderB: Time KeeperC: Lab DirectorD: Materials Manager
VOICE LEVEL: 3
Inclined Plane Lab
Debrief
Inclined Planes
Brain Pop- Inclined Plane
Exit Ticket: Quick Write
Quick Write: Explain to the movers why using a ramp to help them load the truck will help get the job done.
USE COMPLETE SENTENCESINCLUDE THE FOLLOWING WORDS:Inclined plane, work, force, direction
Let’s ReviewESSENTIAL QUESTION:How do simple machines affect force when doing work?OBJECTIVES:-Students will investigate the effects of inclined planes on force and work.
DO NOWDate:1/11
Q: What is the relationship between work and force?
Describe a situation where work is being done. How do you know work is being done? What body systems are involved?
ESSENTIAL QUESTION:What is the relationship between work and force?OBJECTIVES:-Grade Homework-Demonstrate our understanding of work using “Top Ten”