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| WV State Standards: |
Math:
M.O.8.2.1, M.O.8.2.2, M.O.8.2.9, M.O.8.5.1,
M.O.8.5.4, M.O.8.5.5, M.O.A1.2.3, M.O.A1.2.5, M.O.CM.2.2,
M.O.CM.2.3, M.O.CM.2.4, M.O.CM.5.2, M.O.CM.5.5, M.O.CM.5.8,
M.O.PS.5.6, M.O.PS.5.10 |
Science:
CS.8.4.20, BTC.4.12, AES.4.33, AES.4.34,
AES.4.30, AES.4.36, AES.4.38, AES.4.35,
BTC.4.14, BTC.4.22 |
Technology:
TEC9-12.1.1, TEC9-12.1.2, TEC9-12.2.1,
TEC9-12.2.2, TEC9-12.3.1, TEC9-12.3.2,
TEC9-12.3.3, TEC9-12.3.4, TEC9-12.1.1 |
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| National Standards: |
Math: 1,
2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
Science:
8, 9, 10, 12, 13 |
Technology:
1, 2, 3, 4 |
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| Blooms Taxonomy:
Knowledge,
Comprehension, Application, Evaluation |
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21st Century Skills:
Thinking and Problem Solving Skills
Critical Thinking and Systems Thinking
Problem Identification, Formulation, and
Solution
Creativity and intellectual curiosity
Communication skills
Self-Directional Skills
Social Responsibility |
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Objective(s)
Students will:
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explore the relationships
between the extraction and use of natural resources and the
impact on the environment
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research alternative energy sources
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understand the fragile nature of the
Earth
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research and explain how the political
system influences environmental decisions
- develop decision making skills
with respect to addressing environmental problems
Description:
Students will conduct Internet
research to find out what renewable and non renewable
resources are. They will then be assigned a renewable
resource to investigate in detail and develop a feasibility
study to present to the class in the form of a PowerPoint presentation.
This study will identify the resource and why it should be
used as the fuel source in the power plant on EdVenture
Island. The class will then choose the type of renewable
resource they will use on the island.
Instructional Materials:
Introduction Motivation:
The students will be
introduced to EdVenture Island. This island
has recently been discovered and has a wealth of natural
resources to offer society. The students are being
contracted as engineers to develop a new power plant for the
island. The plant should do the least amount of harm to the
environment and be the most cost effective.
Learning Context:
Students will use internet
searches to learn how to build an electrical generator and
explore ways to increase its power output. They will use
Excel to collect, organize, and communicate their findings
using charts and graphs. In small groups they will be
asked to explore and design an electrical power generator to
serve the needs of a small island called EdVenture Island.
In the course of this investigation, they will be assigned
a renewable or non renewable resource available for the
production of that power. Each group will prepare a report
on that resource that will be presented to the remainder of
the class in the form of a PowerPoint presentation. After
all presentations are made, the class will then decide which
type of resource will be used to supply power to the island.
Time Required
Two 45 minute class periods
Pre-Requisite Skills
Students should have a basic
knowledge of what electricity (static and non static) is. They
should also understand how a generator works. Computer knowledge of
PowerPoint is also necessary, but can be taught during the activity.
21st Century Tools (Technology Tools)
- Internet searching and
PowerPoint
Procedure
- Students will follow the
Engineering Problem Solving Method to solve the problem of
power on the island.
- Assign each group a renewable
or non renewable resource to examine as a possible energy source
for the island's power generator. They are to do Internet
research on this resource. They may use the links on the
student page or use an internet search engine to find the
information they need for the project.
- Each group will prepare and
present a PowerPoint presentation and a report to the remainder of the class outlining why
their resource would be viable as an energy source on the
island. See the spreadsheet above. One day should be spent on
each of the following: research of the material, PowerPoint
Development, and presentation.
Collaboration
Collaboration: This project
requires proper written English, research tools, mathematics,
and creativity.
21st Century Assessment/Evaluation
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