Unit 1: What makes change happen?

Summative Quiz
Criterion A Assessment
Section 1: Strand i - Outlining the scientific knowledge

Strand Level Descriptor Grade Grade

allocated earned by
learner

Ai 3 Recall the scientific knowledge 3-4

Ai 2 State the scientific knowledge 5-6

Ai 1 Outline the scientific knowledge 7-8

Question 1- Clearly define thermal energy and explain how it relates to

temperature and heat.
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2- Describe the particles' movement and arrangement in different states of

matter and how it relates to thermal energy.
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Section 2: Strand ii - Applying the scientific knowledge to solve problems &
suggest solutions

Strand Level Descriptor Grade Grade

allocated earned by
learner

Aii 3 Apply scientific knowledge to 3-4

suggest solutions

Aii 2 Apply scientific knowledge to solve 5-6

problems

Aii 1 Apply scientific knowledge to solve 7-8

problems & suggest solutions

Question 1- Discuss the importance of thermal insulation in everyday life.

Include examples of materials used for insulation and explain how they
minimize heat transfer.
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Question 2- A constructor in Alaska wants to choose between 2 methods for
heat loss prevention in his compound to help his clients stay warm indoors.
An engineer suggested using insulations on the roofs and windows (like in
Figure 4.18). Another engineer suggested building the house underground
with insulating roofs and conductive doors.
a) Identify the heat loss prevention method in both houses
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b) Choose one of the heat loss prevention methods shown in the houses.
Outline how this method works to prevent heat loss, using your
knowledge about the heat transfer processes
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Section 3: Strand iii - Interpreting information to make scientific judgments

Strand Level Descriptor Grade Grade

allocated earned by
learner

Aiii 3 Apply information to make 3-4

judgments

Aiii 2 Apply information to make 5-6

scientifically supported judgments

Aiii 1 Interpret information to make 7-8

scientifically supported judgments

The following list describes some examples of technological solutions to

different problems of heat transfer. Think about each of the technological
solutions and apply what you know about heat transfer in order to outline the
problem that they are solving, and how they work.

a) A refrigerator has a freezer compartment at the top of the refrigerator.

Why are the cooling coils placed at the top of the freezing
compartment?
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b) A high-quality saucepan is made out of copper metal. Why is the handle

made from wood?
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