English National Curriculum - Science Science
Mission Objectives
State different units of measure for energy and know that they can be calculated
Identify forms of energy in everyday scenarios such as a fairground or in the home
Describe the law of conservation of energy and calculate potential energy and gravitational potential energy during an investigation
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Words and meanings to learn
joule
the Si unit of energy, equivalent to the amount of energy required to raise 1N of weight by 1m
calorie
a unit of energy, equivalent to the amount of energy required to raise the temperature of 1g of water by 1ºC
electron-volt
a unit of energy equivalent to 0.000000000000000016 joules
kilowatt hour
a unit of energy equivalent to 1000 joules used every second for an hour
conservation
the action of keeping something the same
Kate’s journey as a science educator spans over 15 enriching years. Her passion for unravelling the complexities of the human body led her away from medicine (as she hates blood but loves medical t-shows) and into the world of teaching. She’s had the privilege of nurturing young minds in KS3 and KS4 science, guiding A-level Biology students, and even taught year 4 students in Spain, broadening her teaching horizons early in her career. Kate holds a Masters in Teaching (MTeach) and specialises in biology. Her research for her Master's degree focused on the profound impact of self-efficacy on classroom learning. Beyond the classroom, she finds solace in leisurely family walks and exploring new destinations through travel. She finds that the most rewarding aspect of teaching is witnessing those magical "light bulb moments" when students grasp the intricacies of science right before her eyes.
Resources: Small ball (tennis or ping-pong), 2 x 1 m rulers, set square, stopwatch.
Handout: An investigation sheet for the students to complete.
Expert film
Mission assignment film
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Nuclear Decomissioning Operative
Nuclear Decomissioning Team Leader
Nuclear Decomissioning Site Engineer
Manager of Production or Maintenance
Technical or Production Director