Module 1, Lesson 7: Energy

• Participants will explore the various forms of energy.
• Participants will demonstrate how energy can be transformed from one form to other forms.
• Participants will compare and contrast open, closed, and isolated systems.

• I can differentiate among the various forms of energy.
• I can describe how energy can be transformed from one form to others.
• I can explain to others similarities and differences between open, closed, and isolated system.

• Design and conduct scientific investigations.
• Use technology and mathematics to improve investigations and communications.
• Recognize and analyze alternative explanations and models.
• Understand and apply knowledge of motions and forces.

• Critical Thinking: (Students will be evaluating, adjusting and creating their Rube Goldberg machine and thinking through the online interactive Rube Goldberg machine.
• Complex Communication: (Rube Goldberg conferencing, online discussions)
• Collaboration:(Supporting each other in the building of the Rube Goldberg machine in the classroom by working in collaborative groups)
• Creativity: ( Build and create their own Rube Goldberg machine)
• Flexibility and Adaptability: (Choose to do the Extra Credit Lesson.)
• Productivity and Accountability: (Planning and prioritizing to build the Rube Goldberg machine and acquiring additional learning with the online portion)

• Student-centered classroom: Teacher facilitates student learning while students complete online learning portion and collaborative work on Rube Goldberg machine.
• Teaching for understanding: Students apply newly learned knowledge of energy by interacting with online examples of representative models of different types of energy and systems.
• Assessment for learning: Formative assessment opportunities are completed by the student during online learning portion of lesson. Summative assessment opportunities from peers and the teacher are included in the making of the Rube Goldberg machine.
• Rigor and relevance in curriculum Teaching for learner differences: Students can work at their own pace and depth by working online and by completing the Extra Credit Lesson.