Big Idea 10: Forms of Energy

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A. Energy is involved in all physical processes and is a unifying concept in many areas of science.

B. Energy exists in many forms and has the ability to do work or cause a change.

General Information
Number: SC.K.P.10
Title: Forms of Energy
Type: Big Idea
Subject: Science
Grade: K
Body of Knowledge: Physical Science

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Related Access Points

This cluster includes the following access points.

Independent

SC.K.P.10.In.1
Identify objects that create specific sounds.

Supported

SC.K.P.10.Su.1
Match sounds to specific objects.

Participatory

SC.K.P.10.Pa.1
Recognize and respond to common sounds.

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Lesson Plans

Let's Make A Liquid Siren!:

In this integrated lesson plan, students will produce their own liquid siren to demonstrate how things that make sound vibrate.

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Name That Siren!:

In this integrated lesson plan, students will identify people who have authority and power to make and enforce rules and laws in their school and community. Students will discover tools which produce sound that people of authority use to enforce rules.

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WE CAN SEE AND FEEL SOUNDS!:

Students will identify different sound qualities that would happen in the classroom with the understanding of rules and laws in this integrated lesson plan.

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Exploring Instruments in Kindergarten:

This lesson allows students to explore a variety of musical instruments. This is a hands-on activity allowing students to discover the differences in sounds made by different instruments. Students will also gain practice in recording their observations in their science notebooks.

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Recycled Music:

The students will design, create and demonstrate a musical instrument made from recycled materials.

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Kindergarten Listening Walk:

Students will record what they hear on a nature walk. They will learn that sounds are all around us and that they are made by vibrations.

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Did You Hear That?:

This lesson focuses on different sound qualities and being able to distinguish the different qualities. This lesson explains how vibrations cause sound to be produced. How sound travels is also explored during this lesson. These concepts are explored while children solve an engineering design challenge through guided inquiry.

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Teaching Idea

Sound Makers:

This inquiry activity involves students building a working model to help them understand that sound is made from vibrations.

Type: Teaching Idea

Unit/Lesson Sequence

Vibrations Make Sound:

Students explore and discuss vibration and sound using a variety of common materials. Activities demonstrate connections between vibration, movement, sound, and waves using materials such as homemade drums, rubber bands, tuning forks, balloons, and water.

Type: Unit/Lesson Sequence

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