Lesson Plan
CHAPTER 5 Work and Energy
Chapter Opener
__ Tapping Prior Knowledge, TE Review previously learned concepts and check for
preconceptions about the chapter content.
__ Discovery Lab, Exploring Work and Energy, ANC Students measure the force required
to move a mass over a certain distance, and they compare the force required to move
different masses over different time intervals. (BASIC)
SECTION 1 Work
PACING
Regular Schedule:
Block Schedule:
with lab(s): N/A days
with lab(s): N/A days
without lab(s): 1 days
without lab(s): 0.5 days
STATE OBJECTIVES
III. Energy
A. Gravitational potential energy
B. Energy in springs
D. Work and power
A. Gravitational potential energy
Ch 5 Sec 2 Energy
5.2.1. Identify Several forms of energy
5.2.2. Calculate kinetic energy for an object.
5.2.3. Apply the work-kinetic energy theorem to solve problems.
5.2.4. Distinguish between kinetic and potential energy.
5.2.5. Classify different types of potential energy.
5.2.6. Calculate the potential energy associated with an object’s position.
B. Energy in springs
Ch 5 Sec 2 Energy
5.2.1. Identify several forms of energy.
5.2.2. Calculate kinetic energy for an object.
5.2.3. Apply the work-kinetic energy theorem to solve problems.
5.2.4. Distinguish between kinetic and potential energy.
5.2.5. Classify different types of potential energy.
5.2.6. Calculate the potential energy associated with an object’s position.
D. Work and power
Ch 5 Sec 1 Work
5.1.1. Recognize the difference between the scientific and ordinary definitions of work.
5.1.2. Define work by relating it to force and displacement.
5.1.3. Identify where work is being performed in a variety of situations.
5.1.4. Calculate the net work done when many forces are applied to an object.
D. Work and power
Ch 5 Sec 3 Power
5.3.1. Identify situations in which conservation of mechanical energy is valid.
5.2.2. Recognize the forms that conserved energy can take.
5.2.3. Solve problems using conservation of mechanical energy.
OBJECTIVES
1. Recognize the difference between the scientific and ordinary definitions of
work.
2. Define work by relating it to force and displacement.
3. Identify where work is being performed in a variety of situations.
4. Calculate the net work done when many forces are applied to an object.
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NATIONAL SCIENCE EDUCATION STANDARDS
UCP 1: Systems, order, and organization
UCP 2: Evidence, models, and explanation
UCP 3: Change, consistency, and measurements
SAI 1: Abilities to do scientific inquiry
SAI 2: Understanding about scientific inquiry
FOCUS (5 MINUTES)
__ Overview Review the objectives listed in the Student Edition. (GENERAL)
MOTIVATE (5 MINUTES)
__ Demonstration, Work, TE Use a spring scale, a book, and a string to determine whether
work is being done in various situations. (BASIC)
TEACH (25 MINUTES)
__ PowerNotes® Resources Use the customizable presentation to help students master the
concepts in this section. (GENERAL)
__ Sample Set A, Work, SE This sample and practice problem set covers work.
(GENERAL)
__ Classroom Practice, Work, TE Use this problem as a teamwork exercise or for
demonstration at the board or on an overhead projector. (GENERAL)
__ Teaching Tip, p. 163, TE Write a table on the board that helps students remember how
direction of force affects work. (BASIC)
CLOSE (10 MINUTES)
__ Section Review, SE Students answer review questions, critical-thinking questions, and
interpreting-graphics questions that assess their understanding of the section objectives.
(GENERAL)
__ Study Guide, Work, ANC Use this worksheet to review the main concepts presented in
the section. (GENERAL)
__ Section Quiz, ANC Use this quiz to assess students' understanding of the section.
(BASIC)
OTHER RESOURCE OPTIONS
__ Holt Online Learning Students can access interactive problem-solving help and active
visual concept development with the Holt Physics Online Edition available at
my.hrw.com.
__ Problem Workbook, Sample Set A: Work, ANC This worksheet provides an additional
example problem and several practice problems that cover work. (GENERAL)
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__ Problem Bank, Sample Set A: Work, OSP This worksheet provides a third example
problem and several practice problems that cover work. (GENERAL)
__ Integrating Biology, Muscles and Work, Online Students can visit my.hrw.com and
enter the keyword HF6WRKX to find this activity. Teacher resources can be found by
entering the keyword HF6WRKXT.
__ SciLinks, Online Students can visit www.scilinks.org to find internet resources related to
the chapter content. Topic: Work SciLinks Code: HF61674
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SECTION 2 Energy
PACING
Regular Schedule:
Block Schedule:
with lab(s): N/A days
with lab(s): N/A days
without lab(s): 2 days
without lab(s): 1 days
STATE OBJECTIVES
III. Energy
A. Gravitational potential energy
B. Energy in springs
D. Work and power
A. Gravitational potential energy
Ch 5 Sec 2 Energy
5.2.1. Identify Several forms of energy
5.2.2. Calculate kinetic energy for an object.
5.2.3. Apply the work-kinetic energy theorem to solve problems.
5.2.4. Distinguish between kinetic and potential energy.
5.2.5. Classify different types of potential energy.
5.2.6. Calculate the potential energy associated with an object’s position.
B. Energy in springs
Ch 5 Sec 2 Energy
5.2.1. Identify several forms of energy.
5.2.2. Calculate kinetic energy for an object.
5.2.3. Apply the work-kinetic energy theorem to solve problems.
5.2.4. Distinguish between kinetic and potential energy.
5.2.5. Classify different types of potential energy.
5.2.6. Calculate the potential energy associated with an object’s position.
D. Work and power
Ch 5 Sec 1 Work
5.1.1. Recognize the difference between the scientific and ordinary definitions of work.
5.1.2. Define work by relating it to force and displacement.
5.1.3. Identify where work is being performed in a variety of situations.
5.1.4. Calculate the net work done when many forces are applied to an object.
D. Work and power
Ch 5 Sec 3 Power
5.3.1. Identify situations in which conservation of mechanical energy is valid.
5.2.2. Recognize the forms that conserved energy can take.
5.2.3. Solve problems using conservation of mechanical energy.
OBJECTIVES
1. Identify several forms of energy.
2. Calculate kinetic energy for an object.
3. Apply the work-kinetic energy theorem to solve problems.
4. Distinguish between kinetic and potential energy.
5. Classify different types of potential energy.
6. Calculate the potential energy associated with an object’s position.
NATIONAL SCIENCE EDUCATION STANDARDS
UCP 1: Systems, order, and organization
UCP 2: Evidence, models, and explanation
UCP 3: Change, consistency, and measurements
HNS 1: Science as a human endeavor
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HNS 3: History of science
FOCUS (5 MINUTES)
__ Overview Review the objectives listed in the Student Edition. (GENERAL)
MOTIVATE (5 MINUTES)
__ Misconception Alert, p. 164, TE Use examples to illustrate that kinetic energy depends
on the direction of motion. (BASIC)
TEACH (70 MINUTES)
__ PowerNotes® Resources Use the customizable presentation to help students master the
concepts in this section. (GENERAL)
__ Sample Set B, Kinetic Energy, SE This sample and practice problem set covers kinetic
energy. (GENERAL)
__ Classroom Practice, Kinetic Energy, TE Use this problem as a teamwork exercise or for
demonstration at the board or on an overhead projector. (GENERAL)
__ Sample Set C, Work-Kinetic Energy Theorem, SE This sample and practice problem
set covers the work-kinetic energy theorem. (GENERAL)
__ Classroom Practice, Work-Kinetic Energy Theorem, TE Use this problem as a
teamwork exercise or for demonstration at the board or on an overhead projector.
(GENERAL)
__ Demonstration, Potential Energy, TE Use a racquetball cut in half to demonstrate that
potential energy is stored energy. (GENERAL)
__ Teaching Tip, p. 170, TE Ask students a series of questions about how the amount of
potential energy depends on what reference point is being used. (ADVANCED)
__ Sample Set D, Potential Energy, SE This sample and practice problem set covers
potential energy. (GENERAL)
__ Classroom Practice, Potential Energy, TE Use this problem as a teamwork exercise or
for demonstration at the board or on an overhead projector. (GENERAL)
CLOSE (10 MINUTES)
__ Section Review, SE Students answer review questions, critical-thinking questions, and
interpreting-graphics questions that assess their understanding of the section objectives.
(GENERAL)
__ Study Guide, Energy, ANC Use this worksheet to review the main concepts presented in
the section. (GENERAL)
__ Section Quiz, ANC Use this quiz to assess students' understanding of the section.
(BASIC)
OTHER RESOURCE OPTIONS
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__ Holt Online Learning Students can access interactive problem-solving help and active
visual concept development with the Holt Physics Online Edition available at
my.hrw.com.
__ Integrating Health, Energy Costs of Walking and Running, Online Students can visit
my.hrw.com and enter the keyword HF6WRKX to find this activity. Teacher resources
can be found by entering the keyword HF6WRKXT.
__ Problem Workbook, Sample Set B: Kinetic Energy, ANC This worksheet provides an
additional example problem and several practice problems that cover kinetic energy.
(GENERAL)
__ Problem Bank, Sample Set B: Kinetic Energy, OSP This worksheet provides a third
example problem and several practice problems that cover kinetic energy. (GENERAL)
__ Problem Workbook, Sample Set C: Work-Kinetic Energy Theorem, ANC This
worksheet provides an additional example problem and several practice problems that
cover the work-kinetic energy theorem. (GENERAL)
__ Problem Bank, Sample Set C: Work-Kinetic Energy Theorem, OSP This worksheet
provides a third example problem and several practice problems that cover the workkinetic
energy theorem. (GENERAL)
__ Problem Workbook, Sample Set D: Potential Energy, ANC This worksheet provides
an additional example problem and several practice problems that cover potential energy.
(GENERAL)
__ Problem Bank, Sample Set D: Potential Energy, OSP This worksheet provides a third
example problem and several practice problems that cover potential energy. (GENERAL)
__ Invention Lab, Bungee Jumping: Energy, ANC Students use the equations of this
chapter to develop a new bungee-cord system. (ADVANCED)
__ SciLinks, Online Students can visit www.scilinks.org to find internet resources related to
the chapter content. Topic: Potential and Kinetic Energy SciLinks Code: HF61196
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SECTION 3 Conservation of Energy
PACING
Regular Schedule:
Block Schedule:
with lab(s): 2 days
with lab(s): 1 days
without lab(s): 1 days
without lab(s): 0.5 days
STATE OBJECTIVES
III. Energy
A. Gravitational potential energy
B. Energy in springs
D. Work and power
A. Gravitational potential energy
Ch 5 Sec 2 Energy
5.2.1. Identify Several forms of energy
5.2.2. Calculate kinetic energy for an object.
5.2.3. Apply the work-kinetic energy theorem to solve problems.
5.2.4. Distinguish between kinetic and potential energy.
5.2.5. Classify different types of potential energy.
5.2.6. Calculate the potential energy associated with an object’s position.
B. Energy in springs
Ch 5 Sec 2 Energy
5.2.1. Identify several forms of energy.
5.2.2. Calculate kinetic energy for an object.
5.2.3. Apply the work-kinetic energy theorem to solve problems.
5.2.4. Distinguish between kinetic and potential energy.
5.2.5. Classify different types of potential energy.
5.2.6. Calculate the potential energy associated with an object’s position.
D. Work and power
Ch 5 Sec 1 Work
5.1.1. Recognize the difference between the scientific and ordinary definitions of work.
5.1.2. Define work by relating it to force and displacement.
5.1.3. Identify where work is being performed in a variety of situations.
5.1.4. Calculate the net work done when many forces are applied to an object.
D. Work and power
Ch 5 Sec 3 Power
5.3.1. Identify situations in which conservation of mechanical energy is valid.
5.2.2. Recognize the forms that conserved energy can take.
5.2.3. Solve problems using conservation of mechanical energy.
OBJECTIVES
1. Identify situations in which conservation of mechanical energy is valid.
2. Recognize the forms that conserved energy can take.
3. Solve problems using conservation of mechanical energy.
NATIONAL SCIENCE EDUCATION STANDARDS
UCP 1: Systems, order, and organization
UCP 2: Evidence, models, and explanation
UCP 3: Change, consistency, and measurements
SAI 1: Abilities to do scientific inquiry
SAI 2: Understanding about scientific inquiry
PS5a: The total energy of the universe is constant. Energy can be transferred by collisions
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in chemical and nuclear reactions, by light waves and other radiations, and in many other
ways. However, it can never be destroyed. As these transfers occur, the matter involved
becomes steadily less ordered.
PS5b: All energy can be considered to be either kinetic energy, which is the energy of
motion; potential energy, which depends on relative position; or energy contained by a
field, such as electromagnetic waves.
FOCUS (5 MINUTES)
__ Overview Review the objectives listed in the Student Edition. (GENERAL)
MOTIVATE (5 MINUTES)
__ Demonstration, Mechanical Energy, TE This demonstration uses a pendulum attached
to a ring stand to show students two kinds of energy in a mechanical system.
(ADVANCED)
TEACH (70 MINUTES)
__ PowerNotes® Resources Use the customizable presentation to help students master the
concepts in this section. (GENERAL)
__ Appendix J: Advanced Topics, The Equivalence of Mass and Energy, SE This feature
allows students to explore higher-level concepts related to the chapter. (ADVANCED)
__ Demonstration, Conservation of Energy, TE This demonstration uses a steel ball and a
spring balance to demonstrate the conservation of mechanical energy. (ADVANCED)
__ Quick Lab, Mechanical Energy, SE Students observe the motion of a ball on a spring
scale and predict how high other balls of different weights will bounce when released.
(GENERAL)
__ Datasheet, Mechanical Energy Students use the datasheet to complete the in-text
QuickLab (GENERAL)
__ Sample Set E, Conservation of Mechanical Energy, SE This sample and practice
problem set covers conservation of mechanical energy. (GENERAL)
__ Classroom Practice, Conservation of Mechanical Energy, TE Use this problem as a
teamwork exercise or for demonstration at the board or on an overhead projector.
(GENERAL)
__ Misconception Alert, p. 178, TE Use an example to emphasize that although mechanical
energy is not always conserved, total energy is. (ADVANCED)
__ Skills Practice Lab, Conservation of Mechanical Energy, SE Students determine the
spring constant of a spring, calculate elastic potential energy, calculate gravitational
potential energy, and determine whether mechanical energy is conserved in an oscillating
spring. (GENERAL)
__ Datasheet, Conservation of Mechanical Energy, ANC Students use the datasheet to
complete the in-text lab. (GENERAL)
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CLOSE (10 MINUTES)
__ Section Review, SE Students answer review questions, critical-thinking questions, and
interpreting-graphics questions that assess their understanding of the section objectives.
(GENERAL)
__ Study Guide, Conservation of Energy, ANC Use this worksheet to review the main
concepts presented in the section. (GENERAL)
__ Section Quiz, ANC Use this quiz to assess students' understanding of the section.
(BASIC)
OTHER RESOURCE OPTIONS
__ Holt Online Learning Students can access interactive problem-solving help and active
visual concept development with the Holt Physics Online Edition available at
my.hrw.com.
__ Problem Workbook, Sample Set E: Conservation of Mechanical Energy, ANC This
worksheet provides an additional example problem and several practice problems that
cover conservation of mechanical energy. (GENERAL)
__ Problem Bank, Sample Set E: Conservation of Mechanical Energy, OSP This
worksheet provides a third example problem and several practice problems that cover
conservation of mechanical energy. (GENERAL)
__ CBLTM Experiment, Conservation of Mechanical Energy, ANC In this Skills Practice
CBL lab, students determine the spring constant of a spring, calculate elastic potential
energy, calculate gravitational potential energy, and determine whether mechanical energy
is conserved in an oscillating spring. (GENERAL)
__ SciLinks, Online Students can visit www.scilinks.org to find internet resources related to
the chapter content. Topic: Conservation of Energy SciLinks Code: HF60345
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SECTION 4 Power
PACING
Regular Schedule:
Block Schedule:
with lab(s): N/A days
with lab(s): N/A days
without lab(s): 1 days
without lab(s): 0.5 days
STATE OBJECTIVES
III. Energy
A. Gravitational potential energy
B. Energy in springs
D. Work and power
A. Gravitational potential energy
Ch 5 Sec 2 Energy
5.2.1. Identify Several forms of energy
5.2.2. Calculate kinetic energy for an object.
5.2.3. Apply the work-kinetic energy theorem to solve problems.
5.2.4. Distinguish between kinetic and potential energy.
5.2.5. Classify different types of potential energy.
5.2.6. Calculate the potential energy associated with an object’s position.
B. Energy in springs
Ch 5 Sec 2 Energy
5.2.1. Identify several forms of energy.
5.2.2. Calculate kinetic energy for an object.
5.2.3. Apply the work-kinetic energy theorem to solve problems.
5.2.4. Distinguish between kinetic and potential energy.
5.2.5. Classify different types of potential energy.
5.2.6. Calculate the potential energy associated with an object’s position.
D. Work and power
Ch 5 Sec 1 Work
5.1.1. Recognize the difference between the scientific and ordinary definitions of work.
5.1.2. Define work by relating it to force and displacement.
5.1.3. Identify where work is being performed in a variety of situations.
5.1.4. Calculate the net work done when many forces are applied to an object.
D. Work and power
Ch 5 Sec 3 Power
5.3.1. Identify situations in which conservation of mechanical energy is valid.
5.2.2. Recognize the forms that conserved energy can take.
5.2.3. Solve problems using conservation of mechanical energy.
OBJECTIVES
1. Relate the concepts of energy, time, and power.
2. Calculate power in two different ways.
3. Explain the effect of machines on work and power.
NATIONAL SCIENCE EDUCATION STANDARDS
UCP 1: Systems, order, and organization
UCP 2: Evidence, models, and explanation
UCP 3: Change, consistency, and measurements
UCP 5: Form and function
ST 1: Abilities of technological design
ST 2: Understanding about science and technology
SPSP 5: Science and technology in society
PS5b: All energy can be considered to be either kinetic energy, which is the energy of
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motion; potential energy, which depends on relative position; or energy contained by a
field, such as electromagnetic waves.
FOCUS (5 MINUTES)
__ Overview Review the objectives listed in the Student Edition. (GENERAL)
MOTIVATE (5 MINUTES)
__ Teaching Tip, p. 179, TE Have students calculate power both ways in a simple example.
(GENERAL)
__ Conceptual Challenge, p. 179, SE These conceptual questions challenge students to
apply the section content to real-world applications. (GENERAL)
TEACH (25 MINUTES)
__ PowerNotes® Resources Use the customizable presentation to help students master the
concepts in this section. (GENERAL)
__ Sample Set F, Power, SE This sample and practice problem set covers power.
(GENERAL)
__ Classroom Practice, Power, TE Use this problem as a teamwork exercise or for
demonstration at the board or on an overhead projector. (GENERAL)
CLOSE (10 MINUTES)
__ Section Review, SE Students answer review questions, critical-thinking questions, and
interpreting-graphics questions that assess their understanding of the section objectives.
(GENERAL)
__ Study Guide, Power, ANC Use this worksheet to review the main concepts presented in
the section. (GENERAL)
__ Section Quiz, ANC Use this quiz to assess students' understanding of the section.
(BASIC)
OTHER RESOURCE OPTIONS
__ Holt Online Learning Students can access interactive problem-solving help and active
visual concept development with the Holt Physics Online Edition available at
my.hrw.com.
__ Integrating Chemistry, Chemical Reactions, Online Students can visit my.hrw.com and
enter the keyword HF6WRKX to find this activity. Teacher resources can be found by
entering the keyword HF6WRKXT.
__ Problem Workbook, Sample Set F: Power, ANC This worksheet provides an additional
example problem and several practice problems that cover power. (GENERAL)
__ Problem Bank, Sample Set F: Power, OSP This worksheet provides a third example
problem and several practice problems that cover power. (GENERAL)
__ CBLTM Experiment, Loss of Mechanical Energy, ANC In this scenario-based CBL
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lab, Students use CBLs and sensors to develop a model to find the amount of kinetic
energy possessed by a volleyball when it falls onto an automobile. (ADVANCED)
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END OF CHAPTER REVIEW AND ASSESSMENT
PACING
Regular Schedule:
Block Schedule:
with lab(s): N/A days
with lab(s): N/A days
without lab(s): 2 days
without lab(s): 1 days
__ Chapter Highlights, p. 183, SE This page summarizes the vocabulary terms and key
concepts of the chapter.
__ Chapter Review, pp. 184–189, SE Students review the chapter material with review
questions, conceptual questions, practice problems, and a mixed review section.
__ Alternative Assessment, p. 189, SE These projects challenge students to apply and
extend concepts that they have learned in the chapter. (ADVANCED)
__ Graphing Calculator Practice, p. 188, SE Students program their graphing calculators to
determine how much work is done on a sled by a person pulling on the sled on level
ground in various situations. (GENERAL)
__ Standardized Test Prep, pp. 190–191, SE This feature helps students sharpen their
testtaking abilities while reviewing the chapter content. (GENERAL)
__ Appendix D: Equations, p. 856, SE This appendix summarizes the equations introduced
in the chapter.
__ Appendix I: Additional Problems, pp. 883-884, SE This appendix provides additional
mixed practice problems that cover the equations introduced in the chapter.
__ Study Guide, Mixed Review, ANC Students can use this worksheet to review the main
concepts of the chapter in preparation for the chapter test. (GENERAL)
__ Holt PuzzlePro® Use this software to create crossword puzzles and word searches that
make learning vocabulary fun.
__ Chapter Test A, ANC Assign this test for general-level chapter assessment.
(GENERAL)
__ Chapter Test B, ANC Assign this test for advanced-level chapter assessment.
(ADVANCED)
__ Test Generator Create a customized homework assignment, quiz, or test using the