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Watch students overcome struggles of lining up dominoes in order to see how much energy is carried by small dominoes and large dominoes. This lab does require two sizes of blocks and two balls of different weight (I used a squishy ball and a Styrofoam ball). Students analyze how far the two balls were pushed based upon the size of the dominoes and how a large mass will carry more energy.

6 subsystems and Supports. Vocab, definition, and images to help students understand the difficult concept of subsystems in a transportation unit. Students can create a graphic organizer in order to take notes using a carousel method or as a whole class lecture. I also post these on my word wall.

Students utilize their teamwork, engineering, creative, and analysis skills in this 3 day lab. Two days of building and testing and one day for analysis, graphing and conclusion. Students have a menu they can follow so they can get the grade they want. More features = a better grade, however any attempt allows them to pass. Hands on way to visualize energy flow and an even better way to figure out WHY the ball needs to be going a certain speed in order to complete the features.

Students will adjust the speed and mass of a hot wheel's car in order to show how speed or mass affects the force a moving object has on a stationary object. Students utilize teamwork skills, following a procedure, and data taking skills to complete this lab. Graphing, conclusion, and analysis questions included. **Answer key included also

15 multiple choice and 5 short answer based on an image. Unit assessment for communication technology: includes source, encoder, transmitter, receiver, decoder, and destination questions along with mass media technology.

Create a presentation that communicates the components of your transportation system location and vehicle, and the relationship between the location and the vehicle. Includes rubric!

No textbook? Me either! Over the past few years I have created articles to get across information. This article focused on transportation systems. The subsystems are mentioned in more depth on my other listing, however are briefly mentioned at the end of this article. The main focus in what a transportation system is as a whole. Includes 10 check in questions based upon the reading UPDATE: Now includes an answer key

PBL for the water cycle. Your QUEST: Design and build a rainwater collection device which collects the most amount of rainwater over two weeks The Overview: As our water cycle unit begins, you will also use your engineering design skills to design and develop a device to collect rainwater. Where does rainwater come from? When does it go after it falls? What is the energy source that drives the water cycle? All these questions and more will be answered during this water cycle unit.

Observe different conditions and how they effect the rate of evaporation. Disclaimer: this lab requires a refrigerator OR other cooling method. One class period lab, however an opportunity to cross discipline to connect with Social Studies/Geography.

Introduce students to magnetic field lines and forces with this article. Basic information given with comprehension questions at the end.

Students can read as a group or whole class or given as homework. Radio program can be edited for use in your area. Includes all components of a communication system and review questions. Update: Now with answer key

Students are given one of out 10 communication devices. Students will need to write out the communication system for each scenario (example: TV- encoder, decoder, etc). Options are also for students to draw the communication system also. I have included my example on the last page.

While learning about the water cycle, students learn about simple weather patterns and climate. This mini investigation looks at various biomes using an interactive map and summarizes with three videos about situations that are too wet or too dry. This is to connect with a water catcher device.

10 multiple Choice and 4 short answer question. One question is based upon a project which is also listed on in my "store" which can be taken out easily.

Capture a cloud in a beaker to observe one of the two conditions clouds can form.

Explanation of weathering, erosion, and deposition. If you are like my school and have no textbooks, this is the article for you. Includes definitions and examples of each. Also includes review questions to gauge understanding. UPDATE: Now the answer key

Investigation which utilizes different temperatures and conditions for students to observe that evaporated water does not contain salt.

Now it is time to compare cargo and people in terms of transportation. You will become an expert in one mode of transportation: land, air or sea- by writing in the prompts below. Create a slideshow for you and your group. Pick an air vehicle, sea vehicle, OR land vehicle which you will focus on for this slide show. Answer the following prompts- one on each slide- to best describe your vehicle.

Students use dental wax and hot water to analyze various spoons. This lab connects conductors, insulators, and conduction. Students analyze what they discovered through answering questions, drawing, and utilizing real life situations.

Students watch the created Powtoon Video which gives information on how plates move in relation to each other. Great way to introduce the unit. Students know retention of the video through a choice of 5 activities.