ENERGY AND CHANGE (IP) - Online

Outcomes of Workshop

This workshop will enable you to:

• Know the different forms of energy
• Explain where energy for life comes from
• Identify activities that require energy
• Describe by means of a diagram how humans use energy from the sun
• Demonstrate best practices when teaching energy concepts
• Explain the basics of energy transformations
• Describe by means of an example what input and output energy is
• Describe what a machine is
• Describe what an appliance is
• Demonstrate best practices when introducing electricity to eliminate any possible misconceptions
• Recognise and identify the different components that make up an electrical circuit
• Build a simple electrical circuit
• Describe by interpreting a diagram how a power station works
• Explain how energy can be used to create movement
• Explain what a circuit is
• Describe through a diagram what INPUT, PROCESS, OUTPUT is in a system
• Make a switch for an electrical circuit using waste materials
• Recognise and interpret internationally used symbols for electrical components
• Draw a circuit diagram of an electrical circuit
• Build a circuit from a circuit diagram
• Apply best practices when teaching circuits and circuit diagrams to eliminate any possible misconceptions learners may develop
• Understand the difference between conductors and insulators
• Demonstrate which materials are conductors and which are insulators by conducting a practical investigation

Target Audience

Grades 4 - 9 natural sciences and technology teachers, DHs and SESs

Duration: 4 Hours

SACE PD Points:

15