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Name some sources of Energy 2.
What can energy do? 3.
What do we mean by energy efficient? *
List on board responses from the group spokesperson. *
Construct a MIND MAP on the Energy Efficient House on board with class.
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Discussion on “Heat in Homes” Investigation, reinforce task, and hand out the “How quickly is heat lost?” Investigation . Students complete Equipment required part and procedure. | TASK TWO |
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Coffee
Mug Investigation It is easy to convince them that they only need HOT WATER and not bother with sugar, milk and coffee. Give students the opportunity to repeat activity if they want for more reliable results. Put measuring cylindar(s) out the front near the hot water, and observe who uses it, and how well! |
Prac skills investigation | Discussion
of methods used, recording techniques etc. |
An excellent Planning sheet for Science Investigation |
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Revisit
the best ways of recording results from the Coffee Cup investigation.
Introduce
the idea of conduction, convection and radiation with a series of
experimentsand bookwork.
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Students should be aware of the particle model of solids, liquids and gases |
Practical
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be followed up with questions to elicit sound understanding |
Any science text or practical book with practical instructions on: Conduction, Convection and Radiation |
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Hand
out theFINAL TASKsheet, including “suggestions
for mention in the final report or presentation”. |
is a great site for students information. USA slant though! |
Interdependence: Students recognise that their own lives and lifestyles are inseparable from wider systems |
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Plan
an investigation: This is to help students fulfil task of including a
practical investigation in their reports. Resources available from Mines
and Energy can be scattered around for student use. |
Many
useful fact sheets and brochures are available from internet search for
Energy or Energy Efficient Home
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Interdependance: Students
understand what is needed for sustainable social and physical environments. (Identifies
positive and negative impact on other systems and new technologies that
are emerging to achieve sustainable environments) |
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Students
conduct investigations and research the topic for presentation |
Futures: Students developing an understanding of patterns and connections within systems. Students gain new knowledge from insights of the past, understandings of the present, and foresights of the future and apply this to building future |
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