Energy Matters

Division:A – ElementaryNC Essential Standards Alignment:3.P.2, 3.P.3, 4.P.1, 4.P.2, 4.P.3, 5.P.2, 5.P.3Event Rules:Energy Matters RulesEvent Score Sheet:NoneClarifications:None

Description:

Teams will be assessed on their knowledge of the physical properties of matter and the behavior of solids, liquids, and gases before and after they undergo changes or interactions as well as energy forms, transfer of energy, physical changes, and changes in states of matter due to heating and cooling.

Materials:

Each team must bring a writing instrument and goggles. No other resources are allowed.

Scoring:

High score wins. Points are awarded for the quality and accuracy of responses. Ties will be broken with predetermined questions.

Common Mistakes:

None

Recommendations:

None

Fast Facts:

None

Event Resources:

2019 Energy Matters Test
Energy Matters 2018 Coaches Clinic Presentation (2019 Rules) *this covers a lot of great material about plastics & recycling, but that will not be covered on this years test*
Science Games for Kids – Properties of Materials
PhET Interactive Simulation – States of Matter
PhET Interactive Simulation – Concentration
PhET Interactive Simulation – Dissolving
PhET Interactive Simulation – Behavior of Atoms in Different States of Matter
Apple of My Eye
DK Find Out!
Mel Science: Atoms in Solids
Mel Science: Atoms in Gases
What Is Matter? Worksheet
States of Matter Notes
Physical and Chemical Changes Activity
Chemical & Physical Changes Interactives
Physical and Chemical Changes Notes
Chemical Changes Demos
Density Bottle
The Science Notebook – Exploring Measurement – Volume

Media:

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