Be Efficient

This lesson discusses the efficiency of gathering and storing information manually vs using resourceful technology. For this lesson students will test and collect data using ice cubes.  Students will write code to make a program that shows the changes in states of matter when using a temperature probe to relay the data. This lesson gives examples of different technologies that are more efficient for gathering and storing information for later use. This is the final lesson in the Unit on Detecting Electrical and Thermal Energy.
Resource ID#: 175000 Type: Lesson Plan
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General Information

Subject(s): Science
Grade Level(s): 5
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, Computers for Students, Internet Connection, Probes for Data Collection, Assistive Technology
Instructional Time: 2 Hour(s)
Keywords: temperature, measuring temperature, thermometer, technology, sensors, temperature probe, gather, sort, variables, initialize, state of matter, if statements, condition statement, repeat loops, solid, liquid, gas, ice cube, electronics, objects, true, false, true or false, control flow, instructions, efficient code, programming, code
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Worksheet,  Educational Software / Tool
Instructional Design Framework(s): Learning Cycle (e.g., 5E)
Resource Collection: CPALMS Computer Science Lessons Using Mantis Sensors

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