Welding (12th Grade NGSS)

This lesson aims to engage students by exploring the fundamental concepts of welding and its representation in popular culture, such as video games and movies. Students will connect these portrayals to scientific principles, particularly focusing on the interactions of matter and the forces involved in welding processes. Through a combination of discussion, analysis of media clips, and scientific explanations, students will gain a deeper understanding of how welding operates and how it is depicted in various entertainment mediums.

This chemistry lesson focuses on the chemical processes involved in welding, specifically the reactions that occur and how students can use knowledge of electron states to predict outcomes. It will build upon prior knowledge of chemical reactions and electron configurations, applying it to practical scenarios such as welding.

This lesson will guide students in using the periodic table to predict the properties of elements and understand their applications in welding materials and processes. The focus will be on identifying elements commonly used in welding and analyzing their characteristics based on their position in the periodic table.

This lesson introduces students to the concepts of energy changes during welding, focusing on how energy is absorbed or released during the process. By understanding these energy dynamics, students will gain insight into the stability and interactions of matter, particularly in the context of chemical reactions associated with welding. The lesson will connect these concepts to everyday applications and the broader implications in industrial and scientific contexts.

This lesson addresses Newton’s second law of motion and its implications in welding processes. Through a combination of lecture, media analysis, and discussion, students will explore how this fundamental principle of physics plays a crucial role in welding and how it is represented in popular media. By understanding forces and motion within the context of welding, students will gain insights into both practical applications and the media portrayal of welding scenarios.

In this lesson, students will explore the atomic structure of materials commonly used in welding and learn how electrical forces influence these materials' properties, especially relating to welding. The lesson highlights the importance of electrical forces in determining material strength and stability during welding applications.

In this lesson, students will explore the changes in atomic composition and energy transformations that occur during welding. Through the use of models, students will gain an understanding of atomic interactions and energy conservation in metallurgical processes. The lesson incorporates hands-on activities to allow students to visualize and conceptualize these chemical changes.

This lesson focuses on using mathematical representations to substantiate the claim that mass is conserved during welding processes. It will involve discussing the law of conservation of mass, applying mathematical equations to welding scenarios, and exploring real-life examples of mass conservation in welding.

This lesson focuses on understanding the critical role electric currents and magnetic fields play in welding technology. Students will investigate how these elements influence welding processes, incorporating fundamental scientific concepts such as electromagnetism.

In this lesson, students will explore the design and evaluation of welding structures through the lens of scientific and engineering principles. By focusing specifically on minimizing forces during collisions, students will gain an understanding of how motion and stability are integral to welding applications. Through interactive discussions and applied activities, they will learn how concepts like force, mass, and stability influence the strength and durability of welded structures.