Lesson Plans for Henry Ray III

Date May 18-22

Science: Energy

 

Objectives:

6.2 (6.1B TEKS/SE) Make wise choices in the use and conservation of resources and the disposal or recycling of materials.

112.22b (6.1) Scientific processes. The student conducts field and laboratory investigations using safe, environmentally appropriate, and ethical practices.

6.3 (6.2A TEKS/SE) Plan and implement investigative procedures including asking questions, formulating testable hypotheses, and selecting and using equipment and technology.

112.22b (6.2) Scientific processes. The student uses scientific inquiry methods during field and laboratory investigations.

6.4 (6.2B TEKS/SE) Collect data by observing and measuring.

112.22b (6.2) Scientific processes. The student uses scientific inquiry methods during field and laboratory investigations.

6.6 (6.2D TEKS/SE) Communicate valid conclusions.

112.22b (6.2) Scientific processes. The student uses scientific inquiry methods during field and laboratory investigations.

6.7 (6.2E TEKS/SE) Construct graphs, tables, maps, and charts using tools including computers to organize, examine, and evaluate data.

112.22b (6.2) Scientific processes. The student uses scientific inquiry methods during field and laboratory investigations.

6.14 (6.4B TEKS/SE) Identify patterns in collected information using percent, average, range, and frequency.

112.22b (6.4) Scientific processes. The student knows how to use a variety of tools and methods to conduct science inquiry.

6.25 (6.9A TEKS/SE) Identify energy transformations occurring during the production of energy for human use such as electrical energy to heat energy or heat energy to electrical energy.

112.22b (6.9) Science concepts. The student knows that obtaining, transforming, and distributing energy affects the environment.

T2 (IPC 6)

6.26 (6.9B TEKS/SE) Compare methods used for transforming energy in devices such as water heaters, cooling systems, or hydroelectric and wind power plants.

112.22b (6.9) Science concepts. The student knows that obtaining, transforming, and distributing energy affects the environment.

T2 (IPC 6)

6.27 (6.9C TEKS/SE) Research and describe energy types from their source to their use and determine if the type is renewable, non-renewable, or inexhaustible.

112.22b (6.9) Science concepts. The student knows that obtaining, transforming, and distributing energy affects the environment.

Activities & Resources:

Monday/Tuesday-

Benchmark Test

If we have time

Class work

Students will read one page on geothermal energy then answer the question on the back of that handout.

 

Wednesday/Thursday-
Students will take a few notes on alternative energy. Once the teacher explains the notes and discusses them with the students, the students will watch a film (video) based on the fossils fuels discussed.
Classroom/Homework: Three (3) handouts
1.Acceleration
2.Work and Energy
3.Energy Every Second
Graded GR&SW pages 101-107 in class

Homework assignment in GR&SW pages 108-112 due Tuesday/Wednesday  May 26-27, 2008.

Friday

Video on nuclear power

 

Notes

Students will copy from overhead projector the following words:

  1. Energy- The ability to do work
  2. Matter- Substance that has a form and takes up space. {Energy can change into matter and matter can be converted to energy} [Types of energy 1.  Food, 2. Potential, 3. Kinetic, 4. Chemical, 5. Heat, 6. Nuclear, 7. Electrical, 8. Sound
  3. Fossil Fuels- Are nonrenewable energy resources that form in the Earth’s crust over millions of years. Types of fossil fuels: 1. Petroleum (animals) 2. Natural Gas (animals) and Coal (plants)
  4. Potential energy- The energy an object has because of its position or shape. (stored)
  5. Kinetic energy- The energy of motion. (moving)
  6. Wind energy- Used wind warmed by the sun {EX: windmill for water}
  7. Hydroelectric energy- Uses water.  They must be built only where large amounts of water are stored behind a dam.
  8. Geothermal energy (geo means earth) Energy resulting from the heating of the earth’s crust. (EX: geysers, Magma) Picture/diagram of a geothermal plants {free energy (turbine generator electricity)}
  9. Nonrenewable resource- A natural resource that can not be replaced. This means that there is a limited amount that humans can use. (EX: coal)
  10. Recycling- the process by which used or discarded materials are treated for reuse. (EX: paper, aluminum)
  11. Inexhaustible resources- A natural resource that can not be used up.
  12. Natural Resource- Any natural substance, organism, or energy form that living things use.  Most resources are made into products that people use to make their lives easier and more comfortable.
  13. Renewable resource- A natural resource that can be used and replaced over a relatively short time. (EX: fresh water and trees) [3% fresh water---97% salt water---2% of fresh water is ice at the poles}
  14. Biomass- Organic matter that contains stored energy. (EX: leaves, wood, dung from animals)
  15. Nuclear energy- Alternative source of energy that comes from the nuclei of atoms by fission.  Radioactive atoms are used.  (EX: U 92  238
  16. Solar energy- energy from the sun (EX: fusion combining hydrogen atoms)

 

Assessment:

 

Accommodations/Modifications:

To meet student needs

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