ELA: Reading: Literature

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Location:

National

Energy Content:

Electrical Energy,

Electricity and Magnetism,

Electricity Generation,

Electrons,

Energy Fundamentals,

Light (Visible),

Potential & Kinetic Energy,

Sound,

Sources of Energy

NGSS Disciplinary Core Idea:

ESS1.B: Solar System,

ESS1.C: Earth History,

ESS2.A: Earth Materials & Systems,

ESS2.C: Water on Earth,

ESS2.D: Weather & Climate,

ESS3.A: Natural Resources,

ESS3.C: Human Impact,

ESS3.D: Climate Change,

LS2.B: Matter & Energy Cycles,

LS2.C: Ecosystem Dynamics,

LS4.D: Biodiversity & Humans,

PS1.A: Matter: Structure & Properties,

PS1.B: Chemical Reactions,

PS1.C: Nuclear Processes,

PS2.A: Forces & Motion,

PS2.B: Interactions Between Forces,

PS3.A: Energy Definitions,

PS3.B: Energy Conservation & Transfer,

PS3.C: Energy & Forces,

PS3.D: Energy in Chemical Processes,

PS4.A: Wave Properties,

PS4.B: Electromagnetic Radiation,

PS4.C: Information Technologies

Pedagogy & Practice:

Establishing a Culture of Science,

Multilingual Strategies,

Multiple Learning Styles

Other Subjects Covered:

ELA: Informational Text,

ELA: Reading: Literature,

ELA: Reading: Scientific & Technical,

ELA: Speaking & Listening,

ELA: Writing,

ELA: Vocabulary Development,

Math: Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division,

Math: Algebra,

Math: Functions,

Math: Geometry,

Math: Graphing & Representation,

Math: Measurement,

Math: Statistics & Probability,

Math: Ratios & Proportions,

Math: Trigonometry/Calculus,

Social Sciences: Analysis,

Social Sciences: Civics,

Social Sciences: Economics,

Social Sciences: Geography,

Social Sciences: History,

Social Sciences: Multicultural Studies

Developing a Model of Thermal Energy, Atoms, and Molecules

Grades:

6-8

Unit:

Chemical Differences in Emergency Energy Sources

Lesson Number:

Description:

Through a series of exploration and inquiry activities, students will explain kinetic molecular theory, atomic, and molecular structures. Students will be challenged to gradually increase the precision of their explanation of molecular-level structures...

Energy Content:

Electrons,

Materials Science,

Potential & Kinetic Energy,

Thermal Energy (Heat)

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Learning Goal(s):

Students will develop a model through collaborative inquiry to explain thermal kinetic energy and predict the outcome when heat is added to a substance. Students will build argumentation from evidence skills through collaborative sense-making and gallery walk presentations. Students will develop a model of atomic and molecular structures.

Pedagogy & Practice:

Establishing a Culture of Science,

Group Work/Collaboration,

Hands-on Materials,

Multiple Learning Styles,

Phenomena-Driven Instruction

NGSS Science and Engineering Practices:

1: Asking Questions and Defining Problems,

2: Developing and Using Models,

3: Planning and Carrying Out Investigations,

4: Analyzing and Interpreting Data,

7: Engaging in Argument from Evidence

Author:

Melody Childers

Relevant NGSS PE:

MS-PS1-4

Other Subjects Covered:

ELA: Reading: Literature,

ELA: Speaking & Listening,

ELA: Writing,

ELA: Vocabulary Development,

Math: Graphing & Representation,

Math: Measurement,

Math: Ratios & Proportions

Estimated Activity Length:

9 hours

Saving Lives with Solar Ovens

Grades:

3-5

Unit:

Cooking with the Sun and Solar Ovens

Lesson Number:

Description:

Students will be introduced to Solar Cookers International. Students will learn about different solar cooker designs and how they function. Students will learn the pros and cons on the use of solar ovens in developing countries. Students will gain an...

Energy Content:

Solar Thermal

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Learning Goal(s):

Students will learn about different solar cooker designs and how they function. Students will learn the customs, jobs, food and clothing of people in different countries of Africa.

Pedagogy & Practice:

Empathetic Engineering,

Engineering Design,

Multiple Learning Styles,

Phenomena-Driven Instruction,

Research-Secondary,

Social-Emotional Learning,

STEAM/Arts

NGSS Science and Engineering Practices:

8: Obtaining, Evaluating, and Communicating Information

Author:

Lisa Morgan

Relevant NGSS PE:

3-ESS2-1,

3-ESS2-2,

4-PS3-2,

4-PS3-4,

4-ESS3-1,

3-5-ETS1-1,

3-5-ETS1-2,

3-5-ETS1-3

Other Subjects Covered:

ELA: Informational Text,

ELA: Reading: Literature,

ELA: Speaking & Listening,

ELA: Writing,

Social Sciences: Multicultural Studies

Estimated Activity Length:

50 min

Lerato Cooks Up a Plan

Grades:

4-5

Unit:

Solar Ovens

Lesson Number:

Description:

The teacher will begin reading aloud the realistic fiction book, “Lerato Cooks Up a Plan” from Engineering is Elementary. In this book, a young girl from Botswana learns science ideas that help her design a solar oven for her family. Students will reflect...

Energy Content:

Solar Thermal,

Thermal Energy (Heat)

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Learning Goal(s):

Students will identify a real world problem that can be solved using solar energy. Students determine how the sun can be harnessed without generating electricity from it.

Author:

Debbie Abel

Relevant NGSS PE:

4-PS3-2,

4-PS3-4,

3-5-ETS1-1,

3-5-ETS1-2,

3-5-ETS1-3

Other Subjects Covered:

ELA: Reading: Literature,

ELA: Writing

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