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¿En qué se parece tu cuerpo a un automóvil?
Energizing Everything Unit | Lesson 1 of 5

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¿En qué se parece tu cuerpo a un automóvil?

Energizing Everything Unit | Lesson 1 of 5
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CONVERSEMOS:

¿Crees que la «energía» que usa la gente y la «energía» que usan los carros son la misma cosa? ¿Por qué sí o por qué no?

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CONVERSEMOS:

¿De dónde obtiene este carro de juguete la energía para funcionar?

toy-car

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CONVERSEMOS:

Entre más estires una liga, más fuerte viaja el objeto. ¿Por qué?

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Encuentra un compañero o compañera con quien trabajar.
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Obtén estos materiales.(Recibirás otros más adelante).
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Dobla el Giromático a la mitad a lo largo de la línea gris oscura.
Dóblalo a la mitad otra vez, sobre la línea delgada, y remarca ese
doblez.
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Colorea los atuendos de los pasajeros usando un color para cada
pasajero.
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Corta a lo largo de las dos líneas punteadas. Dobla la solapa hacia
arriba, voltea el papel, y dobla la solapa hacia abajo. Cada vez,
asegúrate de que las imágenes concuerden.
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Obtén estos materiales para crear dos modelos. Decidan quién de
ustedes será el Sujetapapeles y quien será el Medidor.
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Sujetapapeles: corta la liga delgada así.
Medidor/a: corta la liga gruesa así.
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Fíjate si las dos ligas son de las misma medida. Sujetapapeles: alinea
las puntas de las ligas, así. Medidor: Si son de diferentes medidas,
corta la más larga para que queden iguales.
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Medidor o medidora: pon la punta de una liga en la línea de en medio.
Luego, Sujetapapeles: cierra el clip sobre la liga para mantenerla en
su lugar. Hazlo con en otro también.
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Medidor o medidora: coloca la punta de la liga en el centro de la regla,
así. Sujetapapeles: asegura el clip sobre la liga. Repite estos pasos con
el otro Giromático.
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Medidor: pon una de las reglas en la orilla de la mesa. Deja más o
menos la mitad de la regla colgando. Sujetapapeles: pon un libro
pesado encima de la regla. Luego repite esto con el otro Giromático.
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Giromáticos estén derechos. Si están inclinados, tendrás que ajustar
la liga y el clip.
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1 vuelta: empieza con los pasajeros en frente de ti. Dale vuelta al
Giromático a la derecha, hasta que los veas de nuevo.
1 giro: ver a los pasajeros pasar
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Encuentra la hoja que dice Desafíos para el Giromático.
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Desafío #1: el Giromático debe girar exactamente cinco veces por
sí solo. Trabaja con tu compañero o compañera. Contesta las
respuestas para el desafío #1 uno en tu hoja de trabajo.
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Desafío #2: El juego Giromático no puede usar ligas gruesas.
Trabaja con un compañero o compañera y contesta las preguntas
del desafío #2.
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Desafío #3: Tercer desafío: ¿cómo harás que funcione tu juego de
verdad? ¿De dónde vendrá la energía almacenada? Dibuja tus ideas.
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Platiquen sobre sus ideas para el desafío número 3. Luego vean
el último video.
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energía


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la habilidad de hacer una acción
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movimiento


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cambio en la posición de un objeto
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velocidad


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lo rápido que algo se mueve
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energía almacenada


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energía que no está siendo utilizada y que está guardada dentro de algo, por ejemplo, dentro de pilas o en ligas
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modelo


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una versión de mentiras de algo que los científicos usan cuando la cosa de verdad es algo demasiado grande, pequeño, o complicado para poder usarlo en sus estudios
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prueba justa


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un experimento en el que se cambia solo una cosa y todo lo demás se queda igual
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Lesson narration:
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Grade 4

Energy & Energy Transfer

Speed & Energy

4-PS3-1

Activity Prep

Print Prep
THIS LESSON WAS REVISED ON APRIL 27, 2019. Here is a link to the previous version.
In this lesson, students learn that we use the energy from food to make our bodies move just like cars use the energy from gasoline to move. In the activity, Twist-o-matic Tester, students build paper models of an amusement park ride called the Twist-o-Matic. The ride stores energy in rubber bands and spins around when the energy is released. Students compare the speed of the spins when they use a thin rubber band versus a thick rubber band.
Preview activity

I have a Mystery Pack

Twist-O-Matic printout
Students working alone will need 2 copies of this template. 		Print 30 copies
Twist-O-Matic Challenges worksheet 30 copies
Twist-O-Matic Challenges Answer Key teacher-only resource 1 copy
Crayons
Each student needs two colors that can be easily distinguished from one another, like orange and blue.
Details
60
Hardcover Books
Books must be heavy enough to keep a ruler hanging halfway off a table.
Details
30 books
Rulers
30 rulers
Scissors
30 pairs
Rubber Bands (#16)
Any rubber band that is 1/16" wide.
Details
15 bands
Rubber Bands (#62)
Any rubber band that is 1/4" wide.
Details
15 bands
Small Binder Clips (3/4")
60 clips
Prep Instructions

We suggest students work in pairs. Homeschool students can work on their own, but they will need to make two models so that they can compare and contrast what happens when using the thin versus thick rubber band.

Prepare the Classroom Space

Student pairs will need to set up two Twist-O-Matic models next to each other for easier comparison between the thin and thick rubber bands. Each model takes up the space of about one student desk, so it is easiest if student pairs are sitting next to one another.

Exploration

16 mins

Hands-On Activity

40 mins

Wrap-Up

4 mins

Grade 4

Energy & Energy Transfer

Speed & Energy

4-PS3-1

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