HS-PS3-3
Explore the full slide deck to trace how energy transforms from source to electricity, then choose from the Energy Transformations Flow Chart worksheets to check understanding.
Kansas – Physics and Physical Science Quick-Start Guide
Summary
This guide matches Switch Classroom lessons to the Kansas high school scope and sequence for Physics (03151) and Physical Science (03159), which share the same standards bundles. Teachers will find hands-on labs, a community debate, data analysis, and full engineering design challenges aligned to the Energy Conversion, Climate Change, and Engineering Design bundles. Every resource is free, editable, and ready for classroom use.
Resources
Science of Electricity
HS-PS1-3, HS-PS3-1, HS-PS3-3, HS-ESS3-1
Run the How Winding Affects Voltage lab: students build coils, vary the windings, and measure the output. PhET extension included.
Science of Solar
HS-PS3-3
Measure real panel output under changing conditions in the Solar Panel Energy Lab.
Hydrogen Power: Exploring Electrolysis
HS-PS3-1, HS-PS3-3, HS-ESS3-1, HS-ESS3-4, HS-ETS1-1, HS-ETS1-2, HS-ETS1-3
Split water with a simple battery setup and watch the gas collect. One lab covering energy conversion, chemistry, and engineering design.
Science of the Electric Grid - Switch On
HS-ESS3-1, HS-ESS3-4, HS-ETS1-1, HS-ETS1-2, HS-ETS1-3
Assign the Microgrids Case Study Project to send student teams into real-world grid problems, set up by a Switch On Short and data set.
Student-Designed Solar Photovoltaics Investigation
HS-ESS3-4, HS-ETS1-3
Turn students loose on a five-part investigation they design themselves, from question to data collection to defense.
Hydraulic Fracturing
HS-ESS3-1, HS-ESS3-4
Stage the Community Debate: students argue every side of a proposed fracking operation, backed by real production data and a computation activity.
AI, Data Centers, and Energy
HS-ESS3-1, HS-ESS3-4
Pair the reading with the data set on what it takes to power a data center. Timely and discussion-ready.
Float the Offshore Wind! Hands-On
HS-ETS1-2, HS-ETS1-3
Build and test a floating platform that keeps a model wind turbine upright. A full engineering design cycle in one class period.