Resources for 5th Grade Science5.P.3 Energy Transfer
Essential Standard: 5.P.3 Explain how the properties of some materials change as a result of heating and cooling.
5.P.3.1 Explain the effects of the transfer of heat (either by direct contact or at a distance) that occurs between objects at different temperatures. (conduction, convection or radiation)
5.P.3.2 Explain how heating and cooling affect some materials and how this relates to their purpose and practical applications.
1. I use two probes by Page Keeley during our unit on Energy Transfer.
· “The Mitten Problem” pg. 103 Uncovering Student Ideas in Science Vol.1
· “Objects and Temperature” pg. 109 Uncovering Student Ideas in Science Vol. 1
I love the Page Keeley probes. It helps me quickly spot misconceptions. It is a process of discovery for the students and really sticks. I usually write them on large chart paper and let the students write their answers on post it notes that way they can change their answers throughout the unit as they learn more information. You can find the probes mentioned above and many others at https://drive.google.com/a/cms.k12.nc.us/folderview?id=0B-N8dbGctdN5Q1JnTV9tTm9fOGM&usp=sharing#
2. Another great probe type common assessment are the agree/disagree statements constructed by River Gate Elementary. They can be found on the CMS Science Wiki. Click 5th grade and scroll to the bottom of the page.
3. “Heat Transfer” a smart board lesson by Waterford Institute. This can be found at http://exchange.smarttech.com/#tab=0 Smart Exchange is free to join. This smart board lesson is listed for 7th,8th and 9th graders. I usually take out the parts that are not at the 5th grade level.
4. A rap song for heat transfer can be found at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Y3mfAGVn1c It is called “There are 3 Ways Heat Can Travel”. This song is great for fifth grade. It’s not too “cutsie”.
5. In an effort to incorporate more reading in science I have started trying to find more reading passages and materials. Some that I have used are listed below.
· Reading Passage from Read Works at http://www.readworks.org/passages/what-heat “What is Heat?”
· “Heat Energy” leveled reader from www.science-z.com
· Discovering Science through Inquiry by Teacher Created Materials “Energy Inquiry Handbook” pg. 52 “Heat Transfer: Conduction” pg.60 “Heat Transfer: Convection” and pg. 68 “Heat Transfer: Radiation” are each wonderful reading passages with a graphic organizer. I usually assign them for homework
6. One of the ways I activate prior knowledge and engage my students is through the use a short video. Below you will find some examples that I use.
· “Video on Conduction” http://www.neok12.com/video/Heat-Temperature/zX6b51425c400461014d6d55.htm A 5 minute video on conduction. This is an excellent explanation of how conduction works. It starts by reviewing atoms but you can skip that part if you start the video at 35 seconds.
· “Video on Convection” at http://www.neok12.com/video/Heat-Temperature/zX7b5e5367567d5a69701a41.htm A short 5 minute video on convection. It does a good job explaining how convection works. You may need to explain what a radiator is.
· “Radiation Waves” at http://www.neok12.com/video/Heat-Temperature/zX665f407274024167077355.htm A short 5 minute video on radiation. I really love this whole series.
· “Heat” at http://studyjams.scholastic.com/studyjams/jams/science/energy-light-sound/heat.htm A short video introduction to heat and the 3 types of heat transfer.
Compiled and shared by Wendy Vickers, Jan. 6th , 2014
7. Another way that I activate prior knowledge or introduce a new concept is by computer interactives. You will find some examples below.
· An introduction to heat at http://www.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/lsps07.sci.phys.energy.heattransfer/heat-transfer/ This is an interactive explanation of the three forms of heat transfer. There is no narration; however, there is a short written explanation.
· An interactive introduction to the 3 types of heat transfer. https://www.wisc-online.com/learn/natural-science/earth-science/sce304/heat-transfer--conduction--convection--radiation This is a short narrated interactive about the 3 types of heat transfer.
8. Some of the science labs I use are:
· Have the students use 3 containers the same size. Fill the first with hot water, fill the second with ice cold water and fill the third with room temperature water. Have them put one drop of food coloring in each at the same time and record how long it takes the food coloring to dissipate. Discuss what made it move the fastest in the hot water. This is a great lab for an introduction.
· Another lab is to use radiation to make S’ mores. Use two aluminum foil roasting pans. Cut a space out of the bottom pan to slide a lamp inside. Give each student 3 mini marshmallows, two small graham crackers and one section of Hersey’s chocolate bar. Explain how the light bulb is not touching the S’ mores; however, they are getting heated by electromagnetic waves. This is a form or radiation.
· Convection in an aquarium is another lab I use. Fill an aquarium ¾ full of water. Put the aquarium on top of two paint cans. The first paint can will be full of ice water the second paint can will be full of boiling water. Put some red food coloring in the aquarium above the side with the hot water. Put blue food coloring above the side over the cold water. Have the students draw and explain what is happening.
· To teach conduction I use wax on a skewer. Using metal skewers, melt a candle and put three balls of wax about an inch apart on the skewer before the lesson. Hold the tip of the skewer in the fire from a tea light. Have the students time how long it takes each ball of wax the fall off the skewer. Discuss why the ones closest the fire went first.
9. An activity for reviewing the three types of heat transfer is having the students construct a three flap flip book. Each flap will be a type of heat transfer. Have the students write the definition on the top of the flap and draw an example on the bottom of the flap.
10. Another class activity for heat transfer is have the students create a comic strip about one of the types of heat transfer. Students can create a comic on the computer at http://www.readwritethink.org/files/resources/interactives/comic/ An example of a cartoon to show the students is at http://www.toondoo.com/cartoon/6504052 and at http://www.physics.org/marvinandmilo.asp?id=19
11. An additional place for resources is the CMS Science Wiki. Click 5th grade and scroll down to “RP Energy Transfer GD5” This is a couple of pages on resources from NCDPI.
12. For vocabulary review I place the words on card stock on one side and the definitions on the back and put them on a ring. Then I give them to assistants, administration and support teachers. When the teachers see the 5th graders in the hall they stop them and read them the definition. The students need to tell them the word. The kids love it.
13. We give a common assessment for each of the essential standards. I wrote these based on the Schoolnet questions. Before we give them to the students we take the assessment to work out all the bugs.
14. The Burke County Livebinder is another source for additional materials .There is a link to their Livebinder on the CMS Science Wiki. Just click 5th grade and scroll down to EOG Resources. It is about the 9th one down below that. They have all of the science objectives listed on the tabs just click on energy transfer.
Compiled and shared by Wendy Vickers, Jan. 6th , 2014