Understanding Engineering Concepts in Science

Mrs. Chandler introduces the science unit on energy conversions, focusing on understanding and solving blackout issues in a fictional town, Ergstown. Students are encouraged to take notes, brainstorm solutions to a lamp problem, and consider the implications of blackouts. The lesson includes a task from the mayor to investigate blackout causes and improve the electrical system. Key vocabulary and the unit question are introduced, emphasizing the role of engineers in problem-solving.

What is the main focus of the first science unit introduced by Mrs. Chandler?

• Chemical Reactions

• Energy Conversions

• Plant Biology

• Astronomy

Why is it important to keep all science notes together according to Mrs. Chandler?

• To use them for art projects

• To sell them later

• To share with friends

• To refer back to them in future lessons

What activity does Mrs. Chandler ask students to do regarding the lamp that won't turn on?

• Draw a map

• Write a poem

• Write or draw their ideas

• Create a song

What is the main problem faced by Ergstown as introduced in the lesson?

• Blackouts

• Flooding

• Wildfires

• Traffic jams

What are some of the consequences of blackouts mentioned in the lesson?

• Inability to use electronic devices

• Increased internet speed

• More social gatherings

• Improved street lighting

What does the mayor of Ergstown request from the system engineers?

• To solve the blackout problem

• To organize a festival

• To build new roads

• To plant more trees

What are the two main tasks the mayor wants the team to accomplish?

• Create a new park and a library

• Build a new school and a hospital

• Organize a parade and a concert

• Find out why blackouts happen and improve the system

What is the unit question introduced at the end of the lesson?

• How does the electrical system work?

• How do plants grow?

• Why do animals migrate?

• What causes rain?

What is the definition of an engineer as introduced in the lesson?

• A person who uses science to solve problems

• A person who teaches history

• A person who paints landscapes

• A person who writes novels

What role will students take on in the unit according to Mrs. Chandler?

• Historians

• Artists

• Engineers

• Musicians