Energy Science and Student Engagement

The video introduces the first unit of the course, focusing on 'Harnessing Human Energy' using the Amplify curriculum. Students will explore physical science concepts and processes, acting as energy scientists to solve problems. The teacher explains the use of Amplify for simulations and provides instructions for a Padlet activity to share thoughts on energy.

What is the primary platform being used for the first unit?

• Zoom

• Virtual Learning Academy

• Amplify

• Google Classroom

What will students primarily use the Amplify website for?

• Reading articles

• Watching videos

• Using simulations

• Submitting assignments

What is the main focus of the unit 'Harnessing Human Energy'?

• Astronomy

• Chemical Reactions

• Physical Science

• Biological Science

What is one of the key topics that physical scientists investigate?

• Energy

• Animal behavior

• Plant growth

• Weather patterns

In this unit, students will take on the role of which type of scientist?

• Astronomer

• Energy Scientist

• Biologist

• Chemist

What is the first thing students should do when they hear the word 'energy'?

• Ask a question

• Conduct an experiment

• Think about its meaning

• Write a report

What activity will students use to share their thoughts on energy?

• Kahoot

• Google Forms

• SurveyMonkey

• Padlet

What should students do first to participate in the Padlet activity?

• Create an account

• Enter a URL

• Write an essay

• Download an app

What is the purpose of using Padlet in this lesson?

• To submit homework

• To share thoughts on energy

• To take quizzes

• To watch videos

How are student responses on Padlet made visible?

• Immediately to everyone

• Only after submission

• Only to the teacher

• Never visible