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Physics Lesson Plans Kathy Watson Science 7th Week End 01-29-10 NJCCCS: 5.1.A.1,2,3,B.1,3; 5.4.A.B.C.1,2; 5.7.A.1,B.1,2,4

Unit Topic: Physics Lesson Topic: Energy and Energy Resources Lesson Objective: SWBAT identify various forms of energy and comprehend that energy is the ability to cause change. Essential Question: How can we distinguish forms of energy? How can we pinpoint when, where, and how energy changes from one form to another?

Daily Activities: ** Monday- ** Students will be tested on energy concepts. ** Wednesday – ** Students will create an essay on renewable energy resources by using the computer, books & magazines in the classroom. Plans for Differentiation of Instruction/Reaching all Learners: Visuals will be utilized. Grouping of students. TPR (Total Physical Recall) will be used by teacher in order to fully explain concepts that are briefly described in the textbook & a computer website about Newton’s laws and energy forms: [|www.brainpop.com] will be utilized.
 * Tuesday- ** Students will synthesis energy concepts by answering the questions on [|www.brainpop.com].
 * Thursday- ** Students will continue to create an essay on renewable energy resources by using the computer, books & magazines in the classroom.
 * Friday- ** Students will present their essays on renewable energy resources.

Assessments: Monitor students' performance, computer lab, check assignments, and observe participation, Q&A, informal & formal assessment.