Science


 * Subject: Science**
 * Technology:**


 * laptop computer cart (or computer lab)
 * Internet access
 * digital cameras/digital video cameras


 * Ohio** **Academic Content Standards:**

1. Identify different forms of energy (e.g., electrical, mechanical, chemical, thermal, nuclear, radiant and acoustic).
 * Grade 7** ** Physical Science: **
 * Nature of Energy **
 * Activity:**

 Regan, B. (2008, July). Why We Need to Teach 21st Century Skills--And How to Do It. //MultiMedia & Internet@Schools//, //15//(4), 10-13. Retrieved May 25, 2009, from Computer Source database. Tuttle, H. (2007, May). Supporting Standards Through Technology. //Technology & Learning//, //27//(10), 46-49. Retrieved May 25, 2009, from Vocational and Career Collection database.
 * Students will use the internet to view a short video that defines and explains the 7 different forms of energy. []
 * Students will then be broken up into 7 groups, assigned one of the seven forms of energy and given digital cameras.
 * Students will then be instructed to take a pictures of things in the school or outside on school property that are examples of their assigned form of energy.
 * The teacher will download the pictures onto the computer, and the students will take turns identifying the different forms of energy. (Students who took the picture should not guess when their picture is up).
 * References:**

Image of camera found at http://digital-photography-school.com/shooting-with-an-in-camera-flash, May 26, 2009

New & Innovative. This activity uses cameras for instructional purposes rather than recreation. This activity asks students to use images to show an understanding of the different forms of energy.
 * Tried & True or New & Innovative:**