Magnetic Forces and Energy Concepts

This week's science class covered a quiz on magnetic fields, a video on electromagnetic levitation, and daily reviews of lessons 3.1 to 3.3. Students explored energy and magnetic force, investigated claims about potential energy, and used simulations to test these claims. They engaged in modeling and analyzed evidence cards to understand why a spacecraft went faster than expected. The week concluded with a final assessment and reflection activities.

What was the main topic of the quiz taken on Monday?

• Spacecraft speed

• Electromagnetic levitation

• Magnetic fields

• Potential energy

What did students watch a video about?

• Electromagnetic levitation of quadcopters

• Potential energy experiments

• Spacecraft launches

• Magnetic fields

Which lessons were reviewed during the week?

• Lessons 4.1, 4.2, and 4.3

• Lessons 3.1, 3.2, and 3.3

• Lessons 2.1, 2.2, and 2.3

• Lessons 1.1, 1.2, and 1.3

What was the focus of the experiments conducted in class?

• The effect of magnet color on energy

• The effect of distance and magnet strength on potential energy

• The effect of sound on magnetic force

• The effect of temperature on magnetic fields

What was the homework focus related to the launches?

• To create a video on potential energy

• To write a report on magnetic fields

• To think about Tuesday's and Wednesday's launches

• To design a new spacecraft

What tool did students use to test claims about magnetic force strength?

• A voltmeter

• A force meter

• A thermometer

• A real magnet

What did students use to visualize their ideas about magnetic force?

• A video camera

• A drawing pad

• A modeling tool

• A microscope

What was the purpose of the evidence cards used in class?

• To test the strength of magnets

• To support claims about spacecraft speed

• To decorate the classroom

• To measure potential energy

What did students do on Friday to assess their understanding?

• Took a field trip

• Completed a critical chapter assessment

• Watched a documentary

• Built a model spacecraft

What did students need to include in their final draft on Friday?

• A drawing of a magnet

• Highlighted vocabulary terms

• A list of experiments

• A video summary