Unit VI Thermal Energy and Heat Syllabus and Portfolio Directions Objective:  Assemble the assignments for the unit into a booklet. Then, use the booklet to complete review questions and prepare for the test. The following items should be put in the following order in the portfolio: Portfolio Directions and Unit Syllabus (this sheet)(printable copy) Vocabulary ______ Daily Log/Classwork ______ Reading Assignment ______ How to Read Energy Bills Activity ______ The Coal Chain ______ Heat Transfer Activity ______ Heat Loss Activity ______ Green Architecture ______ Game Day ______ The Great Energy Debate ______ Study Guide ______ Portfolio Grade cover (out of 5)   ______  (Neatness, effort, and color are important.) objectives   (out of 5) ______ concepts (out of 5) ______  (You may use words, symbols, diagrams on each.) contents (out of 5) ______  (All assignments must be included and in order.) total (out of 20) ______ Test Grade _______  The Front Cover
Write the unit title on the cover. "Unit VI - Energy, Thermal Energy and Heat" Decorate the front cover with drawings of concepts from the chapter. Be neat and use lots of creativity and color. The Inside Front Cover Write "Objectives" at the top of the page. List the following unit objectives: Define heat and explain its importance to life. Know how to read energy bills and determine the fuel cost. Know how the degree days vary throughout the year. Be able to describe the steps in the coal chain. Know the three ways that heat can be transferred. Know the steps that we used to determine heat loss from this classroom. Be able to suggest ways to save energy from being lost. Describe three ways that energy is lost from a home and how to prevent energy loss. Be able to list the major sources of energy and identify advantages and diadvantages to each. Inside Back Cover Write "Concepts" at the top of the page. Divide the page into nine squares. Explain the answers to the unit objectives with words and diagrams. Back Cover: Write your name - Last Name, First Name and your class in the lower right hand corner of the page.