UNIT 2: ENERGY TRANSFORMATIONSDESCRIBE HOW ENERGY IS NOT LOST BUT CONSERVED AS IT TRANSFERRED AND TRANSFORMED

Gallery Walk (Day 1) Poster construction

Gallery Walk (Day 2) The Gallery Walk (notes and reflections) and independent practice.

WHAT IS A GALLERY WALK?

You teach each other about a concept First, each group makes a poster showing all

the energy transformations in a closed system. Closed System examples are supplied

Second, each group takes a tour of other groups’ posters and take notes.

Third, each student does an independent practice activity to help cement the ideas.

ENERGY TRANSFORMATIONS IN A CLOSED-SYSTEM ---- POSTERS (DAY 1)

Each group will make a poster. Teacher will provide the Topic list of closed-

systems, requirements, and materials. Professional Poster due at the end of class.

GALLERY WALK (DAY 2) PART I

Walk around the room and fill out Energy Transformation Chart from the other posters.

Energy Transformation Chart

Closed-System Description of Energy Transformations

Car

Hair-dryer

Television

Eating a meal

Burning house

GALLERY WALK (DAY 2) PART II

Reflection Questions 1. What scientific law is demonstrated by this

activity. 2. List the different types of energy found by

doing this Gallery Walk. 3. Give an example of a closed-system not

used in the Gallery Walk.