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JHCM Energy Workshop

Students examine the Law of Conservation of Energy, which states that energy is neither created or destroyed. Through interactive lab stations, they explore seven different types of energy (light, heat, gravitational, motion, mechanical, chemical, sound, electricity) and determine how energy can be transformed form one type to another as well as the concepts of potential and kinetic energy.  They take this further and explore electrical, light and chemical energy with play dough Squishy Circuits.

*Virtual Update- Program can be adapted to a drop-box program with JHCM teacher led zoom instruction.

Labs: Students explore 8 types of energy in mini lab stations to determine if they hold kinetic or potential energy.

Vocabulary: kinetic and potential energy, Law of Conservation of Energy, energy transformation, electricity, parallel and series circuits, conductors, insulators, types and forms of energy, inertia

Cross Cutting Concepts: Energy and Matter: Energy can be transferred in various ways and between objects.

Science Standards This Program Meets

4-PS3-1 Energy

  • Grade: 4th Grade
  • Discipline: Physical Science
Requirements:
Use evidence to construct an explanation relating the speed of an object to the energy of that object.
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4-PS3-2 Energy

  • Grade: 4th Grade
  • Discipline: Physical Science
Requirements:
Make observations to provide evidence that energy can be transferred from place to place by sound, light, heat, and electric currents.
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4-PS3-4 Energy

  • Grade: 4th Grade
  • Discipline: Physical Science
Requirements:
Apply scientific ideas to design, test, and refine a device that converts energy from one form to another.
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About Jackson Hole Children's Museum

This document outlines how our current JHCM programs align to Wyoming State Standards (and NGSS). As TCSD#1 adopts new science curriculum, we can design programs that better fit the standards. Keep in touch, plan ahead, and we can make STEAMy magic happen! All of our lessons include labs that explore the scientific method and an engaging building challenge using recycled materials! *All programs can be adapted to a drop-box program with JHCM teacher led zoom instruction*

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Who K - 5th Grade
What Our two-hour programs begin with interactive, student-centered scientific method lab stations. They end with big, messy, and material heavy building projects where students utilize newly acquired vocabulary and content while also enhancing their engineering literacy skills.
When All year long
Where JHCM, TCSD Classroom or Virtual
Why Our STEAM programs honor self-discovery in learning by providing the “space” for students to explore and express their learning using their own ideas and creative process.