Thermal Energy CER Warm-ups

Amber·

Energy Transfer

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Grade Level6th Grade

SubjectEnergy Transfer

Original Prompt

Daily science warm-ups to scaffold students' claim, evidence, and reasoning abilities.

This resource focuses on the concept of thermal energy transfer through various processes including conduction, convection, and radiation. It is structured around the Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning (CER) framework, guiding students to construct scientific arguments. The resource includes five engaging scenarios that challenge students to identify types of heat transfer, formulate claims, provide supporting evidence and reasoning related to each situation. These scenarios involve everyday experiences, such as a spoon in hot soup, a heater in a room, and the warmth felt from a cup of coffee, all designed to deepen understanding of how thermal energy moves and interacts with matter.