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Developmental lesson 2 – Level 4
Task
Students research and present an alternative source of energy as a PowerPoint
display and use the information as a basis for further discussion (lesson
6).
Outcomes:
Science:
- E.C. 4.3 Students present alternative ways of obtaining and using
energy (including energy from the sun and fossil fuels) for particular
purposes.
- E.B. 4.3 Students summarize information to compare ways in which different
communities use resources from the Earth and beyond.
SOSE:
- P.S. 4.1 Students make justifiable links between ecological and economic
factors and the production and consumption of a familiar resource.
Introductory Activities
Students:
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form work groups (2–3 students) and choose one energy source
to research;
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preview and discuss the criteria
sheet for the report and assessment
standards for producing the report as a PowerPoint or web page
presentation.
Developmental Activities
Students:
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brainstorm possible sources for gathering information – suggested
web sites are provided (see resource list below);
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prepare headings related to criteria sheet;
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define the source and related forms of energy, how it works, where
it is used;
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complete a map showing locations where this energy supply is in use;
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explain any ecological factors related to this energy source i.e.
conservation issues, greenhouse effects;
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include any economic factors which relate to the usage of this source
of energy;
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present information on PowerPoint display or web page.
Culminating Activities
Students:
Assessment includes written and visual presentation of report and spoken
activities.
Extension activities could include persuasive speaking activities to
promote one particular energy source to be adopted as a preferred futures
option.
Resources
Student worksheets:
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