Energy Project

Developed by: Hunter Close, Eleanor Close, Lezlie DeWater, Stamatis Vokos, Lane Seeley, Rachel Scherr, and Sam McKagan

Level
 
middle schoolhigh schoolintro collegeinter-mediateupper levelgrad school   other


 Intro College Conceptual
conceptual

Topics
Mechanics  Thermal / Statistical
Setting
Lecture - Small (<30 students)


What? A professional development program for K-12 teachers on the learning of energy. Teachers learn about energy, and learn to experience science as an area where they and their students are empowered to figure things out. They construct their own understanding about energy and about learning.

Student skills developed

Designed for:
  • Conceptual understanding
  • Making real-world connections
  • Using multiple representations
  • Metacognition

Instructor effort required

  • High

Resources required

  • Tables for group work

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