This course is meant to be a small, 2 week unit on the transfer of heat, specifically conduction, convection and radiation. This unit is made for use within a 6th grade physical science class.
There is one lab that requires a block of wax, a piece of plastic, a piece of wood, a piece of metal and boiling water.


An alignment document for the transfer of heat unit with science and technology standards.

Mn State Science Standards
NETS-S Standards (ISTE)


Science Alignment

Grade	Strand/Substrand	Standard	Benchmarck	Curriculum	Assessment
6	Physical Science/Energy	Understand that energy can be transformed within a system or transferred to other systems or the environment.	6.2.3.2.3 Describe how heat energy is transferred in conduction, convection and radiation.	~wax lab ~notes ~global warming research ~review videos ~review crossword	1. Global Warming Project (Prezi) 2. Quiz

Technology Alignment

Standard	Benchmark(s)	Curriculum	Assessment
1. Creativity and Innovation Students demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products and processes using technology.	b. create original works as a means of personal or group expression.	~ Global Warming project	~ Prezi
2. Communication and Collaboration Students use digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively, including at a distance, to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others.	d. contribute to project teams to produce original works or solve problems.	~ Global Warming project	~ Prezi
3. Research and Information Fluency Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information	b. locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and ethically use information from a variety of sources and media.	~ Notes ~ Videos ~ Lab	~ Quiz
4. Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making Students use critical thinking skills to plan and conduct research, manage projects, solve problems, and make informed decisions using appropriate digital tools and resources.	a. identify and define authentic problems and significant questions for investigation. b. plan and manage activities to develop a solution or complete a project. c. collect and analyze data to identify solutions and/or make informed decisions. d. use multiple processes and diverse perspectives to explore alternative solutions.	~ Global Warming project	~ Prezi
6. Technology Operations and Concepts Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems, and operations.	a. understand and use technology systems. b. select and use applications effectively and productively. c. troubleshoot systems and applications. d. transfer current knowledge to learning of new technologies.	~ Notes ~ Videos ~ Lab ~ Global Warming Project	~ Prezi ~ Keynote ~ Pages ~ Moodle ~ Teacher Tube ~ Google Docs