Expedition

First Semester – Energy

What’s the difference between potential and kinetic energies? Student worked in groups built marble mazes to demonstrate these concepts!

How is electricity created? Follow the path!

What are some renewable energies?

How are renewable and non-renewable energies similar and different?

See the Gallery below for pictures from our trip to the Xcel Power Plant in Hayden!

Energy Projects: Due Tuesday Jan. 25

Topic: To creatively demonstrate at least two transfers of energy

Where did the energy come from and where is it going?

Use the rubric to guide you in creating a project. This project will require you to work on it at home! Therefore, no homework packets this week. If you work with a partner, it must be approved by Ms. Fritz. All projects need approval by Ms. Fritz by Wednesday. All projects will be presented on Wednesday, Jan. 26 or Thursday, Jan. 27.

Possible Ideas: Be sure to get approval of all projects from Ms. Fritz.

Experiments (use Scientific Method)

Poetry

Graphic Novel

Fiction writing (story)

Art project- painting, sculpture, drawing

Research Paper

Build a model

Interview and report

Play with a script

Journaling

Write a This I Believe

Use your imagination!!!

****If your project does not include writing, you must also submit a one page typed (see guidelines) explanation of what your project demonstrates and why you chose it as a challenge/question.****

Guidelines for Typing