Exploring Energy Transfer and Solving Real World Problems
by Katherine Otwell
Students will construct an explanation of how energy can be transferred from one energy store to another, integrating STEM principles through hands-on activities and real-world applications.
Lesson Grade Level
8th GradeLesson Plan Link/URL
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1eB_0Aqlm15zLBZvpu38fTQ_yifMAU90E/edit?u…Subject Area
Science Physical Science P4: Energy Transfer Technology 2. Digital Citizen 6. Creative Communicator Engineering S5: Apply Technology to Engineering S6: Apply Communications to Engineering English Language Arts (ELA) Writing
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