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Shmoop University

Shmoop: Ecosystem Energy Flow

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains the processes by which energy flows through an ecosystem. Covers the meanings of key vocabulary, e.g., types of producers and consumers, trophic levels, food webs, and the energy pyramid.
Activity
Other

Applied Thermodynamics: Heat Transfer

For Students 9th - 10th
Heat transfer, rates of heat exchange,conduction, radiation and convection are defined and discussed at this site from Applied Thermodynamics. Well illustrated.
Website
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: The Electromagnetic Spectrum: Frontline

For Students 9th - 10th
This video segment adapted from FRONTLINE introduces the electromagnetic spectrum and explains how the various types of electromagnetic waves are distinguished by the amount of energy each wave carries.
Handout
Georgia State University

Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Heat Radiation

For Students 9th - 10th
The process of energy transfer by radiation is discussed. An equation for calculating the rate of radiative energy transfer is provided. Variables in the equation are explained. An interactive form allows for problem-solving practice...
Activity
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Energetic Musical Instruments

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students will learn to apply the principles and concepts associated with energy and the transfer of energy in an engineering context through the designing and making of a musical instrument. The students must choose from a variety of...
Lesson Plan
Education Development Center

Center for Children and Technology: No Way: Heat Transfer

For Teachers 4th - 8th
In this heat transfer activity, students become editors for a website that publishes amazing-but-true stories. Two stories being considered for publication include claims about heat energy. Students must evaluate the validity of the...
eBook
Physics Classroom

The Physics Classroom: Thermal Physics: What Does Heat Do?

For Students 9th - 10th
This physics tutorial covers the topic of measuring the quantity of heat that is transferred between the system and the surroundings. Students learn about calorimetry- the science associated with determining the changes in energy of a...
Lesson Plan
Discovery Education

Discovery Education: Grade 3 5 Module: Designed for Efficiency [Pdf]

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
For this 3-5 teaching module, students conduct experiments, explore with online interactives, and watch videos that help them understand how vehicles work. Then, students demonstrate their understanding by designing energy efficient...
Unit Plan
Concord Consortium

Concord Consortium: What Is Happening When a Spark Occurs?

For Students 9th - 10th
Activity 4 in the module investigates If energy cannot go away, why don't things move forever? Conservation of energy is examined. A reading activity, Energy Conservation, is included in this activity.
Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Using Plant Surveys to Study Biodiversity

For Teachers 9th - 10th
An extended field investigation intended as launch into several concepts in environmental science including biodiversity, human impacts on natural systems, and energy transfer in ecosystems.
Handout
Bio Topics

Bio Topics: Food Chains and Webs

For Students 4th - 8th
Trace the energy transfer through food chains and food webs. Check your understanding by hovering your mouse over questions to reveal the answers.
Interactive
University of Utah

University of Utah: Learning Center: learn.genetics: Great Salt Lake Food Web

For Students 6th - 8th
Visualize how energy transfer takes place in two linked food chains, and how it demonstrates the interdependence organisms of the Great Salt Lake.
Unit Plan
Other

Inheritance, Evolution, and Ecosystems

For Students 9th - 10th
Students learn about inheritance, evolution, and ecosystems. Some topics explored in the tutorial are five kingdoms, respiration, energy transfer, and nutrient cycle.
Interactive
OpenSciEd

Open Sci Ed: Net Logo: Conduction in Solids Full (Fixed)

For Students 9th - 10th
This simulation shows conduction of thermal energy within and between solids, based on the kinetic energy of particles, and collisions between neighboring particles.
Unit Plan
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Transfer of Energy: Lesson 2

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson explains the difference between the types of energy, including Potential Energy and Kinetic Energy. It is 2 of 2 in the series titled "Transfer of Energy."
Handout
Science4Fun

Science4 Fun: Heat Transfer

For Students K - 1st
What is heat transfer? Illustrated discussion of the three methods of heat transfer: conduction, convection, radiation.

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