NEast+Lesson+Plans

The following lesson plans were developed by

Name: Nancy East School: SF Roosevelt School Email: Nancy.East@k12.sd.us School Phone:362-2860

__**Lesson Plan #1:**__ Topic(s) - Conservation of Energy/ Building Roller Coasters Grade Level - High School Physics

|| After the students have had the opportunity to explore, will will use the animation link to look at those relationships in greater depth. I will also use the powerpoint to review terminology and practice calculations. ||
 * 5Es || Link || Description ||
 * Engage || [|Roller Coaster Video] || I will start the lesson with opening questions. How many of you enjoy riding roller coasters? How many of you have had the opportunity to ride one? I will then show the video of a short roller coaster ride. ||
 * Explore || [[file:EnergySkateParkLesson.docx|Skate Park Exploration]] || The students will used the pHet skate park to explore the relationship between potential and kinetic energy. The handout guides their exploration and helps keep track of observations. ||
 * Explain || [|Roller coaster animation]
 * Elaborate || [[file:etfworkshop/physics of roller coasters July2015.doc|Physics Of Roller Coasters]] || The physics of roller coasters activity, continues to reinforce the concept of conservation of energy, and applies the math directly to roller coasters. ||
 * Evaluate || [[file:Roller Coaster Design Competition July2015.docx|Roller Coaster Design]] || Students will use engineering design to create a roller coaster that fits specific criteria. They will have to purchase supplies within a budget, design, and modify their coaster to be the best of the class. ||

__**Lesson Plan #2:**__ Topic(s) - Newton's Laws, Forces/ Building Bridges Grade Level - High School Physics

[|ABC article] || After watching the Paris Bridge video give students a few minutes to share thoughts. Which side are you on? Should the locks stay or are they a safety hazard?
 * 5Es || Link || Description ||
 * Engage || [|Paris Bridge]

Next read the news article on the safety of bridges.. Write down three statements of facts that caught your attention. Allow time for discussion. ||
 * Explore || [|Printable bridge designs] || Students will work in groups of two or three to build a bridges model. They will then test the bridge by adding weights and looking for signs of failure or torsion. ||
 * Explain || [[file:Intro to Structures.ppt|PowerPoint notes]] || Students will be walked through a PowerPoint on structural elements and design. Recap of Newton’s law and equilibrium. ||
 * Elaborate || [[file:Disaster Bridge Challenge.docx|Bridge Challenge]] || Students will complete the disaster bridge challenge in groups of two or three. They will have design criteria, a budget, and goals that must be accomplished. ||
 * Evaluate || [[file:Bridge Redesign.docx|bridge redesign]] || Bridge redesign and rebuild. Students can improve on an existing design, or rework a failed bridge. They goal here will be tp see the learning that has taken place between the first and second designs. ||