4/3/13 and 4/4/13

Date: 4/3/13 and 4/4/13

Class: Physical Science

Periods: B2,3 and W1,3,4

Outcomes: Explain how a generator works and what an electrical transformer is used for.

Standards: UCP.1-3,5; A.1,2; B.2,4; G.3

Student Needs: 

Assessment Plan: Section Review Questions pg. 244 (1-5)

Lesson Outline: What are the 3 ways heat is transferred? How does a lava lamp work? Electrical resistance turns electrical energy into what? > Tell me about what you read in 8.3. Current and Magnets SixtySymbols video > Notes over the rest of Ch. 8 > Section Review questions pg. 244 (1-5) in 15-20mins on paper > Collect answers then discuss >  Ask students how a generator works, discuss> How does a transformer work? Discuss > Review thermal energy and circuit problems if there is time

Review: What are the 3 ways heat is transferred? How does a lava lamp work? Electrical resistance turns electrical energy into what?

Anticipatory Set/Opening: Tell me about what you read in 8.3. Current and Magnets SixtySymbols video

Key Points: A changing magnetic field can produce an electrical current.

Teaching Input: giving directions, asking questions

Modeling: notes, discussion of questions

Checking for Understanding: have students repeat directions, discuss answers

Guided Practice/Monitoring: Section Review questions pg. 244 (1-5) in 15-20mins on paper

Closure: How does a generator work? How does a generator work?

Independent Practice: Start studying chapters 6, 7 and 8

Reflection: