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Developmental lesson 4 – Level 3
Task
Students investigate occupations related to the production of energy
sources.
Outcomes:
Science:
- 3.3 Students identify different ways of obtaining energy.
SOSE:
- S.R.P. 3.2 Students create a representation of occupational specialisation
and interdependence in an industry from past, present or future.
Introductory Activities
Students:
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invite a representative from an energy industry to talk about their
work;
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brainstorm different occupations related to the transformations from
energy sources into power;
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watch the video to identify the history
of the industry and related occupations.
Developmental Activities
Students:
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use the information from brainstorming to produce a concept map showing
the occupations involved in obtaining and using energy;
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prepare separate concept maps for different energy sources and compare
the occupations;
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compare occupations related to energy production ranging from the
past to the present. Predict future occupations;
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make links to show the interdependence between occupations on the
concept maps;
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discuss what work is involved in some of these occupations;
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discuss what training or education is needed to work in these occupations.
Culminating Activities
Students:
- produce a large flow chart for a wall display depicting the various
occupations (past, present and future) as drawings by the students with
a caption to inform the viewer of the work each person does.
Work sample
Resources
Video:
- Power For Sustainable Future Kit
Dept. Mines and Energy
Internet:
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