Student Topic Sheet

MYP Coord SciA G1

UNIT Duration (hours): 14

4. Energy Transfer

Inquiry: Establishing the purpose of the unit

Global Context Orientation in Space and Time

Global Context Exploration Evolution, constraints and adaptation

Key Concept Change

Related Concept Energy

Models

Statement of Inquiry

Particle theory of matter can be used as a model to explain the transfer of energy in the natural environment and in the man made
structures.

Inquiry Questions

Factual

What are the different processes of energy transfer? How is energy measured?

Conceptual

How can particle theory of matter explain the different energy transfers? What is the difference between heat and temperature? How is science
and technology used to improve insulation methods in the building industry

Debatable

How effective are models at representing reality (e.g. test tubes modelling penguin huddling)?

Approaches to Learning

Critical Thinking

Strand(s)
• Gather and organize relevant information to formulate an argument
• Revise understanding based on new information and evidence

Information Literacy

Strand(s)
• Collect and analyse data to identify solutions and make informed decisions

Specific Learning Outcomes

See sub topics

Assessments

Summative Assessment 02Mar20 to 03Mar20

MYP-Style Topic Test

Objective
A: Knowing and understanding

Formative Assessment 10Feb20 to 14Feb20

Modelling penguin huddling

Objective

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 C: Processing and evaluating

Subunits with Specific Learning Outcomes

By the end of this unit I should be able to...

ET1 Simple kinetic molecular model of matter (P3.1, 3.2)

Kinetic molecular model
1 State the distinguishing properties of solids, liquids and gases.
2 Relate the properties of solids, liquids and gases to the forces and distances between the molecules and to the motion of the molecules.
3 Describe qualitatively the molecular structure of solids, liquids and gases in terms of the arrangement, separation, and motion of the
molecules.
4 Describe qualitatively the pressure of a gas and the temperature of a gas, liquid or solid in terms of the motion of its particles.
5 Describe qualitatively the pressure of a gas in terms of the motion of its molecules and their colliding with the walls creating a force.
6 Show an understanding of Brownian motion (the random motion of particles in a suspension) as evidence for the kinetic molecular model of
matter.
7 Show an appreciation that massive particles may be moved by light, fast-moving molecules.

Temperature and thermometer

8 Use and describe the use of thermometers to measure temperature on the Celsius scale.
9 Describe melting and boiling in terms of energy input without a change in temperature.
10 State the meaning of melting point and boiling point, and recall the melting and boiling points for water
11 Distinguish between boiling and evaporation.
12 Describe condensation and solidification.
13 Explain evaporation in terms of the escape of more-energetic molecules from the surface of a liquid
14 Relate evaporation to the consequent cooling of the liquid.
15 Demonstrate an understanding of how temperature, surface area and draught over a surface influence evaporation.

Pressure changes
16 Describe qualitatively, in terms of molecules, the effect on the pressure of a gas of:
‒a change of temperature at constant volume
‒a change of volume at constant temperature

ET2 Thermal properties of matter (P3.3, P3.4)

Thermal expansion
17 Describe qualitatively the thermal expansion of solids, liquids and gases at constant pressure
18 Explain in terms of the motion and arrangement of molecules, the relative order of the magnitude of the expansion of solids, liquids and
gases
19 Identify and explain some of the everyday applications and consequences of thermal expansion

Measuring the temperature

20 Describe how a physical property that varies with temperature may be used for the measurement of temperature, and state examples of
such properties.
21 Demonstrate understanding of sensitivity, range and linearity.
22 Describe the structure of a thermocouple and show understanding of its use as a thermometer for measuring high temperatures and those
that vary rapidly.
23 Recognise the need for and identify fixed points
24 Describe and explain how the structure of a liquid-in-glass thermometer relates to its sensitivity, range and linearity.
25 Describe and explain the structure and action of liquid-in-glass thermometers.

ET3 Thermal processes (P3.5)

Conduction
26 Recognise and name typical good and bad thermal conductors
27 Describe experiments to demonstrate the properties of good and bad thermal conductors
28 Explain conduction in solids in terms of molecular vibrations and transfer by electrons

Convection
29 Recognise convection as the main method of energy transfer in liquids
30 Relate convection in liquids to density changes
31 Interpret and describe experiments designed to illustrate convection in liquids and gases ( fluids)

Radiation
32 Recognise radiation as the method of energy transfer that does not require a medium to travel through
33 Identify infra-red radiation as the part of the electromagnetic spectrum often involved in energy transfer by radiation
34 Describe the effect of surface colour (black
or white) and texture (dull or shiny) on the emission, absorption and re ection of radiation
35 Interpret and describe experiments to investigate the properties of good and bad emitters and good and bad absorbers of infra- red radia-
tion
36 Identify and explain some of the everyday applications and consequences of conduction, convection and radiation

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Reflection

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