LEARN NC

K–12 teaching and learning · from the UNC School of Education

Goal 6

The learner will conduct investigations and examine models and devices to build an understanding of the characteristics of energy transfer and/or transformation.

Objective 6.01

Determine how convection and radiation transfer energy.

Resources aligned to this objective

Convection currents
Students work together to show convection currents in the air. They construct a paper propeller that will be caused to spin as a result of the transfer of heat energy through the air.
Format: lesson plan (grade 6 Science)
By Jillian Dube.

Resources on the web

Thermochemistry
This lesson increases students' understanding of heat and chemical reactions by having students conduct a hot/cold pack experiment. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 6 Science)
Provided by: American Association for the Advancement of Science
Rust and Corrosion
This lesson reinforces students' understanding of thermochemistry and electrochemistry by exposure to rusting and corrosion, a process that they observe in everyday life. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 6 Science)
Provided by: American Association for the Advancement of Science
Harnessing solar energy
Students will discover the properties of light (radiant) energy from the sun by experimenting with solar collectors, cookers, and calculators. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 6 Science)
Provided by: American Association for the Advancement of Science
Electrochemistry
This lesson increases students' understanding of electron transfer and its role in chemical changes. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 6 Science)
Provided by: American Association for the Advancement of Science