Energy Center #1
Materials:
laser light
LED flashlight
standard flashlight
black construction paper
white construction paper
aluminum foil
saran wrap
clear cup filled with water
clear transparency
tissue paper
Procedures:
1. Label journal entry with correct center number.
2. Experiment with given materials to identify the
main form of energy demonstrated in this
investigation.
3. Journal your observations and be prepared to
defend your claims.
KepleyTonya
Thursday, October 11, 2012 7:16:03 AM ET
Energy Center #2
Materials:
drum
paper clips
tuning fork
container of water
Procedures:
* Label journal entry with correct center number.
Part 1: Drums and Paper Clips
* Place the paper clips on the drum. Tap on the drum and observe what
happens to the paper clips. Describe what you observe. What do you see?
What do you hear?
Part 2: Throat and “AHHHHH”
* Place your fingers next to your throat. What do you feel as you say,
“AHH”? Describe what you observe. What do you hear?
Part 3: Tuning Fork and Water Container
* Gently strike the tuning fork on the corner of your desk and then place it in
the water. Describe what you observe. What do you see? What do you
hear?
* Identify the main form of energy demonstrated in this
investigation.
KepleyTonya
Thursday, October 11, 2012 7:16:03 AM ET
Energy Center #3
Materials:
2 lamps
1 standard bulb (one 100 watt bulb)
1 CFL bulb (one 100 watt bulb)
ruler
timer
paper plates (2 per group)
ice cubes (2 per group)
chocolate candies (4 per group)
iron nails (2 per group)
Procedures:
1. Label journal entry with correct center number.
2. Place a plate under each lamp (lamp off) and position the
bulbs an equal amount of distance (6 inches) from the
plates.
3. Place one ice cube, one chocolate candy, and one iron
nail on each plate.
4. Journal your observations BEFORE turning on lamps.
5. Turn on lamps and observe what occurs for 5 minutes.
6. Journal your observations.
7. Identify the main form of energy demonstrated in this
investigation.
KepleyTonya
Thursday, October 11, 2012 7:16:03 AM ET
Energy Center #4
Materials:
C or D battery
2 wires
lightbulb and holder
Procedures:
1. Label journal entry with correct center number.
2. Make observation of materials prior to
experimenting.
3. Experiment with materials and create a circuit
that lights the bulb.
4. Draw your design.
5. Identify the main form of energy
demonstrated in this investigation.
KepleyTonya
Thursday, October 11, 2012 7:16:03 AM ET
Energy Center #5
Materials:
various sized and shaped magnets
Procedures:
1. Label journal entry with correct center number.
2. Experiment with given materials to identify the
main form of energy demonstrated in this
investigation.
3. Journal your observations and be prepared to
defend your claims.
KepleyTonya
Thursday, October 11, 2012 7:16:03 AM ET