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| WV State Standards: |
Math:
M.O.8.2.2, M.O.8.2.6, M.O.8.2.7, 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.5.3, M.O.PS.5.10 |
Science:
AES.4.33,
AES.4.34, AES.4.35, AES.4.36, AES.4.38 |
Technology:
EC9-12.1.1,
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, TEC9-12.5.1, TEC9-12.5.2,
TEC9-12.6.1 |
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| National Standards: |
Math:
1, 2, 3, 4, 6,
7, 8, 9 |
Science:
9, 10, 12, 13 |
Technology:
1, 2, 3 |
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| Blooms Taxonomy:
Knowledge, Comprehension,
Application, Analysis, Synthesis, Evaluation |
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| 21st Century Skills:
Thinking and
Problem Solving Skills, Problem Identification,
Formulation, and Solution, Creativity and
intellectual curiosity, Information and Media
Literacy Skills, Communication skills,
Interpersonal and Collaborative Skills,
Accountability and Adaptability Skills, Social
Responsibility |
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Objective(s)
Students will:
- associate the density of a
metal to its ability to conduct heat and electricity
- design and build series, parallel, and
combination circuits creating schematic diagrams for each
- experiment with these circuits and analyze
data to see how resistance changes at different locations in
each of the circuits
- use data collected to formulate a plan for
power supply and distribution to the island.
Time Required
Two 45 minute class periods
Pre-Requisite Skills
Students should have an understanding of how
density and resistance affect electrical transmission. They should
also have an understanding of series and parallel circuits. An
understanding of PowerPoint and Internet usage is recommended.
21st Century Tools (Technology Tools)
Description:
Students have been assigned a project to
locate a new power plant and distribute electricity
throughout EdVenture Island. They will work on their reports
to the class.
Learning Context:
Students have used
Internet searches to learn how to build an electrical
generator and explore ways to increase its power
output. They have used Excel to collect, organize, and
communicate their findings using charts and graphs. In
small groups they have been asked to explore and design
an electrical power generator to serve the needs EdVenture Island. In the course of
this investigation, they have been 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.
Procedure
- Have students open the
Lesson 4 Data Sheet in Excel for
mathematically justifying their decisions and insert the missing
data. They are to copy all of the information exactly into the
correct cells or the formulas won't work. The formulas in red need
to be typed in to have the program do the math for the students.
- The groups will work on their reports
giving the best location for the power plant and
what the best method of distribution would be. They will be
designing a map showing the location of their power plant and a
schematic view of wiring runs on the island.
- Show students the
rubric that will be used to evaluate their work.
21st Century Assessment/Evaluation
Use presentation
rubric for evaluating students.
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