Describe what "Mickey Mouse Says Donald Duck Can't Swim" and how it helps us.
Mickey - Metric System
Mouse - Magnetism
Says - States of Matter
Donald/Duck - More/Less Dense
Can't - Conductivity
Swim - Solubility
What is the difference between a mixture and a solution?
One is easy to separate and the other is harder to separate.
What are the forces we have learned about in class?
Push/Pull or Friction/Gravity
Complete the following phrase:
If it's ______, it's ___________.
If it's _________, it _______________.
If it's open, its broken
If it's closed, it flows
C-chemical
M-Mechanical
E-Electrical
L-Light
T-Thermal
S-Sounds
The bottle is sealed by a cork. Describe the properties of the cork and the bottle.
Cork- solid, less dense, not magnetic
Bottle- solid, more dense, insulator
How would you separate a mixture of iron nails, plastic spoons, glass marbles, and sand?
Use tools like a magnet, tweezers, and water.
Why is the brick not moving? Use at least 1 vocabulary word to answer the question.
Gravity is pulling down and the rope is holding the brick up .
Explain what is wrong with the circuit.
Explain the transformation(s) of energy in this photo.
Electrical -> Light -> Thermal
What is the difference between matter and volume?
Matter- anything that takes up space
Volume- how much space an object takes up
What happens to sugar particles as they are placed into water?
They will breakdown and begin to dissolve.
They are equal forces
Explain what type of object could be used to connect point A to point B.
A conductor- a metal object; spoon, fork, quarter,
Energy of motion is transferred from the golf club to the gold ball when it is struck.
Describe the difference between an insulator and a conductor.
Conductors let go and let flow
Insulators stop and slow
Describe what happens to the properties of the vegetables when mixed together like in this salad.
They will remain the same.
Describe the difference between equal and unequal forces.
Equal- nothing is moving
Unequal- something is moving
Think of tug of war!
Explain the main components needed to construct a complete circuit.
A Switch is optional!!!
Is it possible to transform electrical energy into sound energy? If so, describe an example of how this happens.
Yes, like in a cellphone or tablet
Describe what physical properties are and what the properties of this object.
Example: solid, conductor, made up of conductors/insulators
Jenna is separating a mixture of several materials. She begins by making a list of the physical properties of each material. How will this list be useful? Describe an example.
The properties help you know how to separate.
Magnetic? - use a magnet
Different density? - use water
A hockey puck is at rest on the ice. Why does it take only a slight force to slide the puck across the ice?
Ice has less friction then a sidewalk or road
Explain what a series circuit is and what a parallel circuit is.
Series - Single path of energy
Parallel - more than one path
Explain the energy transformation in a hydroelectrical dam.
Mechanical (rushing water) -> Electrical