Course Materials

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Presentations

1. Significant Figures
2. Introduction to Energy
   1. Introduction to Energy – Guided Discussion Sheet
3. Conduction, Convection & Radiation

Practicals

(Grade 9 Science Lab Report Criteria Rubric; Grade 9 Science Lab Report Guidelines)

1. Introduction to Measurement – Rulers
2. Precision & Accuracy – Throwing Things
   1. Precision & Accuracy Post Lab Questions Rubric
3. Measuring Stations – Mini-Practical
   1. Measuring Stations Instructions and Questions
4. Measuring Height – Data Collection and Processing
5. Introduction to Energy – Dropping Things and Rubber Bands
   1. Introduction to Energy – Mini-Lab Report Criteria
6. Latent Heat Demonstration
7. Latent Heat of Fusion/Vaporization
   1. Latent Heat – Lab Report Criteria
8. Transfers of Thermal Energy (Conduction, Convection, Radiation)

Tutorials/Activities

1. Latent Heat & Specific Heat Capacity
2. Specific Heat Capacity Table
3. Conduction, Convection & Radiation – BBC Bitesize
4. Conduction, Convection & Radiation Student Lessons

Tests/Quizzes

1. Sample Test/Quiz Coversheet (Example Rubric)

Helpful Links

1. Significant Figures Reading and Practice Questions
2. Accuracy, Precision and Significant Figures Reading

Videos

1. Amazing Energy Facts to Blow Your Mind – ASAP Science
2. World’s Most Asked Questions: What is Energy?
3. Nose Basher
4. Wile E. Coyote 1
5. Wile E. Coyote 2
6. Heat Transfer – Conduction & Convection