1.

Energy Card Sort (LT1C and LT1G)

This lab activity is implemented as an active practice Explore activity.
Students will explore the concept of energy and its different types. Once
the sort is complete, students will be asked to resort the cards according
to critical thinking questions.
Differentiated for advanced students:
Students may be asked to sort the cards into two specific categories and
explain their reasoning.
Students may be asked to sort the cards into seven categories and
explain their reasoning.
Differentiated for ELL students:
All of the card sorts have large size images with bolded words of what the
actual picture represents. When the students have finished with their sort
they may join a group and share their responses.
SN Differentiated for SN students:
Removing the number of cards to be sorted for the individual student can
easily shorten this activity. More information can be given as a guide to
help scaffold the organization of all the images.
2. Bouncy Ball Lab (LT1C and LT1D)
Students will be able to create two scenarios with varying amounts of
potential energy. Collect data to prove that the two systems have different
amount of potential energy. Write a conclusion using the data you
collected to justify your answer.
Differentiate for an advanced student:
In addition to writing a conclusion I had my advanced students graph their
results in the conclusion as well as write up what they found. Most created
a graph comparing the drop height to the bounce height and found that
the higher up the ball is when dropped the higher the ball bounces.
3. Build a thermos (LT1E and LT1F)
This activity is designed to show students the difference in heat
conductivity of different materials; the principles of heat transfer, and
engage students in engineering solutions.
Differentiated for SN students:
The required paper for the project has been modified to allow students
with SN to complete the project without losing rigor. Modifications to the
instructions have been made that reduce the length as well as
requirements. All key words and directions have been bolded. Specific
sections ask for bullet points, lists, or images. Although the directions

have been modified it does not take away from the rigor or idea of the
project as a whole.