6th Grade Science Guide

6.2: Matter & Energy 3 Dimensions & Progressions

Unit 3

STANDARD 6.2.4

●​ 6.2.4 Design an object, tool, or process that minimizes or maximizes heat energy transfer . Identify criteria and constraints, develop a prototype for iterative testing, analyze data from testing, and propose modifications for optimizing the design solution . Emphasize demonstrating how the structure of differing materials allows them to function as either conductors or insulators. MS-PS1-6

CONCEPTS

SKILLS

●​ Minimize/Maximize heat energy transfer

●​ Design ●​ Identify ●​ Develop a prototype ●​ Analyze data ●​ Propose Modifications ●​ Optimize Design Solutions

LEARNING PROGRESSION

●​ Heat Energy is Transferred by convection, conduction and radiation ●​ Properties of Insulators and conductors ●​ Engineering Design Process VOCABULARY

●​ Convection ●​ Conduction ●​ Radiation

●​ Insulator ●​ Conductor

POSSIBLE PHENOMENA

●​ Space Shuttle coming through the atmosphere doesn’t burn up because of specific design for insulation. ●​ Tile feels colder on your feet than carpet. ●​ An ice cube melts faster when placed directly on the countertop than on a towel. ●​ Engineering Phenomena: You want to bring an ice cream sandwich as part of home lunch. How do you keep it from melting until lunch time?

END OF UNIT COMPETENCY WITH LANGUAGE SUPPORTS

●​ I can design an object that minimizes of maximized heat transfer. ○​ Language Supports

■​ Declarative statements (The _______ minimizes heat transfer by ____, the ____ maximizes heat transfer by ____.)