Grade 2 – Term 2 Big Idea: Forces influence the motion of an object
Critical Thinking Questions:
What is a force? When is a force unbalanced? What is motion?
Give examples when force is used at school and at home.
Video References:
Forces 1
Forces 2
Describing Motion
Forces & Motion
Grade 3 – Term 2 Big Idea: Thermal energy can be produced and transferred
Thermal or heat energy can be transferred in 3 different ways (conduction, convection or radiation). Examine the images below and identity the type of energy transfer as conduction, convection or radiation.
Heat waves warming food
Heat waves warming food
Heat from the sun
Heat from the sun
Receiving heat from a campfire
Receiving heat from a campfire
Holding a frying pan handle
Holding a frying pan handle
Movement of hot air inside balloon
Movement of hot air inside balloon
Movement of molecules in boiling water
Movement of molecules in boiling water
Holding a cup of warm coffee
Holding a cup of warm coffee
Transfer of heat through a fluid
Transfer of heat through a fluid
Heat transferred onto a hand held rod
Heat transferred onto a hand held rod
Video References:
Thermal Energy
Heat Transfer 1
Heat Transfer 2
Heat Transfer 3