SEEd - Grade 6
Lesson Plans

Strand 6.2: ENERGY AFFECTS MATTER

Matter and energy are fundamental components of the universe. Matter is anything that has mass and takes up space. Transfer of energy creates change in matter. Changes between general states of matter can occur through the transfer of energy. Density describes how closely matter is packed together. Substances with a higher density have more matter in a given space than substances with a lower density. Changes in heat energy can alter the density of a material. Insulators resist the transfer of heat energy, while conductors easily transfer heat energy. These differences in energy flow can be used to design products to meet the needs of society.

Standard 6.2.3

Plan and carry out an investigation to determine the relationship between temperature, the amount of heat transferred, and the change of average particle motion in various types or amounts of matter. Emphasize recording and evaluating data, and communicating the results of the investigation. (PS3.A)

• Energy Affects Matter
  A google site that has a lesson plan for UT.SEEd.6.2.1, UT.SEEd.6.2.2, UT.SEEd.6.2.3, and UT.SEEd.6.2.4.
• Marshmallow Demo
  Students will discover that solid particles when heated will expand.
• Thermal Expansion of Liquids
  Students can more easily see the expansion of liquids than solids. This activity allows them to compare the expansion of three liquids in a demonstration activity.
• UT.SEEd.6.2.3-UT.SEEd.6.2.4 E.1
  Nearpod version of UT.SEEd.6.2.3-UT.SEEd.6.2.4 Episode 1 from seedstorylines.org. Students conduct a controlled experiment to explain the difference between thermal energy and temperature.
• UT.SEEd.6.2.3-UT.SEEd.6.2.4E.2
  Nearpod version of UT.SEEd.6.2.3-UT.SEEd.6.2.4 Episode 2 from seedstorylines.org. Students develop arguments on the difference between heat and temperature. Arguments are based on the controlled experiment conducted in Nearpod UT.SEEd.6.2.3-UT.SEEd.6.2.4 Episode 1.
• UT.SEEd.6.2.3|UT.SEEd.6.2.4 Heat Transfer with Pool Covers Lesson Plan|Resources
  Phenomenon-based, 5E lessons that align to the SEEd standards. Lesson folders include lesson plans, a slideshow, and supporting materials for teaching the lesson to your students.

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