Heat Energy
Does an insulator become hot or stay cold?
It stays cold.
Do simple machines help you do work, or make work harder for you?
Simple machines help you do work.
Which way does gravity pull?
Gravity pulls down.
What is volume?
How big something is.
What is the name of the other teacher in the class?
Teacher Robin.
Does a conductor become hot or stay cold?
It becomes hot quickly.
Stairs are a ramp.
Do planets have gravity to each other?
Yes, planets like the sun, Earth, and the moon have gravity.
Can we see particles with just our eyes?
No, we need a special tool to see particles.
How many prizes do you need for a teacher Wally guitar concert?
You need 10 prizes combined.
Which way does heat energy move? (Cold to Hot or Hot to Cold)
It moves from Hot to Cold.
Is it easier to turn a wheel or an axle with your hands?
It is easier to turn the wheel with your hands.
True or False. Gravity does not pull on gases.
This is false.
What do we call how heavy something is?
Its mass.
What color are Teacher Wally's eyes?
They are blue/green.
Why do people need heat energy to make things out of glass, plastic, and metal?
They need it to melt the material and change the shape.
What type of simple machine is a pencil sharpener?
It is a wheel and axle.
What is a force?
A force is a push or pull that makes something move.
If an object floats is it more or less dense than water?
If it floats it is less dense than water.
How old is Teacher Wally?
He is 22 years old.
What are two fuels we can use to make heat?
We can make heat by burning fuels like wood, coal, and oil.
What is the point where a lever is balanced called?
It is called a fulcrum.
Which has the most friction? Oil, water, rubber, or ice?
Rubber has the most friction because it is sticky.
Why does the slice of orange float?
It floats because there is a lot of air in it, or lots of space between the particles.
What is teacher Wally's real first and last name?
Walker Pratt