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Work - Directions

Using the Work Concept Builder is quite simple. There are three different activities that can be completed, each requiring an understanding of some aspect of the concept of work. In Activity 1, a situation is described and you must identify whether the situation involves the doing of positive work, negative work, or no work at all. You identify the answer by tapping on one of the three buttons. Your chosen answer is highlighted in yellow. Once you have selected an answer option, a Check Answer button appears. Once you are satisfied with your answer, tap on the Check Answer button. Your answers will be evaluated and your Progress Report will be updated.

In Activity 2, a situation involving work is described. You must determine what force is doing the work. You do so by tapping on one of four descriptions of a force (or on the corresponding radio button to the left of the choice). Your selected answer can be identified by the presence of red text. You will also have to identify whether the total mechanical energy of the object increases or decreases or remains the same as the result of this work. You can identify the answer by tapping on one of the three buttons. Your chosen answers are highlighted in yellow. Once you have answered both questions, a Check Answers button appears. Once you are satisfied with your answer, tap on the Check Answers button. Your answers will be evaluated and your Progress Report will be updated.

In Activity 3, a situation involving work is described. You must determine the energy transformation that occurs as the result of this work. You will be presented with five options. You can select an answer option by tapping on the option or on the radio button to the left of the options. Your selected answer option is identified by red text. If you change your mind, just tap on a different option. Once you have selected an answer option, a Check Answer button appears. Once you are satisfied with your answer, tap on the Check Answer button. Your answers will be evaluated and your Progress Report will be updated.

Your goal is to earn "Stars" and to complete one or more of the activities. Stars are earned when you show success on a particular question. Once you show success on all the questions of a particular activity, you will earn the Trophy for that activity.

Concept Builder Teacher Notes