Alternative Energy
| State | WV |    |
| Status | Ready for Users | |
| Stage | Public | |
| Subject | Mathematics Science Vocational/Technical | |
| Author | Susie Clark
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| Description | In small groups, students will be asked to explore the impact they have on the planet. In the course of this investigation, each group will be assigned an alternative energy source and will prepare a report on that energy source to be presented to the remainder of the class in the form of a PowerPoint presentation. After all presentations are made, the class will determine the relationship between energy consumption and environmental consequences and create a spreadsheet that illustrates the impact o n a living organism. | |
| The 21st Century Tools | · Computers with Internet access
· PowerPoint and Excel · DVD player or computer · Projector or TV | |
| Grade Level | 11 12 | |
| National Standards | SC.O.B.2.18: evaluate environmental factors that affect succession, populations and communities.
SC.O.B.2.22: analyze graphs, GIS data and traditional maps reflecting changes in population to predict limiting factors in ecosystems as they determine carrying capacity. SC.S.B.3: Students will · demonstrate the ability to use inquiry process to explore systems, models and changes. · demonstrate an understanding of the interdependence between science and technology. · demonstrate an understanding of the utilization of technology to gather data and communicate designs, results and conclusions. · demonstrate the ability to evaluate personal and societal benefits, the impact of different points of view, predict the long-term societal impact and an understanding of public policy decisions as related to health, population, resource and en vironmental issues. SC.O.B.3.1: synthesize concepts across various science disciplines to better understand the natural world (e.g., form and function, systems, and change over time. SC.O.B.3.2: investigate, compare and design scientific and technological solutions to address personal and societal problems. SC.O.B.3.3: communicate experimental designs, results and conclusions using advanced technology tools. SC.O.B.3.4: collaborate to present research on current environmental and technological issues to predict possible solutions. SC.O.B.3.5: explore occupational opportunities in science, engineering and technology and evaluate the required academic preparation SC.O.B.3.6: given current science-technology-societal issues, construct and defend potential solutions. | |
| Career Clusters | Science and Natural Resources | |
| Keywords | Science, Energy, Alterative Energy, Coal, Technology | |
| Lesson Plan URLs (new Window) | Overview
Lesson Standards | |
| Science IGO or CSO | SC.O.B.2.18: evaluate environmental factors that affect succession, populations and communities.
SC.O.B.2.22: analyze graphs, GIS data and traditional maps reflecting changes in population to predict limiting factors in ecosystems as they determine carrying capacity. SC.S.B.3: Students will · demonstrate the ability to use inquiry process to explore systems, models and changes. · demonstrate an understanding of the interdependence between science and technology. · demonstrate an understanding of the utilization of technology to gather data and communicate designs, results and conclusions. · demonstrate the ability to evaluate personal and societal benefits, the impact of different points of view, predict the long-term societal impact and an understanding of public policy decisions as related to health, population, resource and en vironmental issues. SC.O.B.3.1: synthesize concepts across various science disciplines to better understand the natural world (e.g., form and function, systems, and change over time. SC.O.B.3.2: investigate, compare and design scientific and technological solutions to address personal and societal problems. SC.O.B.3.3: communicate experimental designs, results and conclusions using advanced technology tools. SC.O.B.3.4: collaborate to present research on current environmental and technological issues to predict possible solutions. SC.O.B.3.5: explore occupational opportunities in science, engineering and technology and evaluate the required academic preparation SC.O.B.3.6: given current science-technology-societal issues, construct and defend potential solutions. | |
| The 21st Century Skills | Information and communication technology literacy - Thinking and problem-solving skills Information and communication technology literacy - Critical thinking and systems thinking Information and communication technology literacy - Problem identification, formulation, and solution Information and communication technology literacy - Creativity and intellectual curiosity Information and communication skills - Information and media literacy skills Information and communication skills - Communication skills Interpersonal and self-direction skills - Interpersonal and collaborative skills Interpersonal and self-direction skills - Self-direction Interpersonal and self-direction skills - Accountability and adaptability Interpersonal and self-direction skills - Social responsibility | |