Lesson 7: Cyber Hunt
In this cyber hunt, students working co-operatively in pairs are asked to locate and record information on energy types and sources.
Students Prior Knowledge and Experience
Students have been exposed to the scientific concept of energy, work and power. They have used the International System of Units or SI of Joules and Watts in calculation. They have been introduced to kinetic and potential energy.
Learning Purposes and Links to Learning Area Outcomes and Aspects
This lesson is linked to science learning outcome Energy and Change and the aspect energy types; there are many types of energy: light, sound, chemical, electrical, kinetic, potential, heat and nuclear. It is also linked to science learning outcome Working Scientifically, and refers to the skills and processes involved in science. (Department of Education and Training, 2008)
Preparation and Resources
Print off a class set of Activity Sheet 8. Enough computers with internet access for one per pair of students.
Learning Experiences
Introduction
Begin lesson by reminding students of the school policy on internet use and the consequences for not adhering to the school policy.
Main Body of Lesson
Hand out Activity Sheet 8 and read through with the class. Clarify any queries regarding work required and have students start on Activity Sheet.
Closure and Transition to Next Lesson
In the last 15 minutes of the lesson, go through Activity Sheet with students. Inform student that there will be a review assessment on materials covered in lessons 1-7.
Student Evaluation
Activity Sheets will be placed in students’ science note books and a participation assessment rubric for group work may also be taken.
Credits
Activity Sheet 8 modified with materials from Mrs O House (O’Hora, 2007) and EIA Energy Kids (U.S. Energy Information Administration, 2010).
In this cyber hunt, students working co-operatively in pairs are asked to locate and record information on energy types and sources.
Students Prior Knowledge and Experience
Students have been exposed to the scientific concept of energy, work and power. They have used the International System of Units or SI of Joules and Watts in calculation. They have been introduced to kinetic and potential energy.
Learning Purposes and Links to Learning Area Outcomes and Aspects
This lesson is linked to science learning outcome Energy and Change and the aspect energy types; there are many types of energy: light, sound, chemical, electrical, kinetic, potential, heat and nuclear. It is also linked to science learning outcome Working Scientifically, and refers to the skills and processes involved in science. (Department of Education and Training, 2008)
Preparation and Resources
Print off a class set of Activity Sheet 8. Enough computers with internet access for one per pair of students.
Learning Experiences
Introduction
Begin lesson by reminding students of the school policy on internet use and the consequences for not adhering to the school policy.
Main Body of Lesson
Hand out Activity Sheet 8 and read through with the class. Clarify any queries regarding work required and have students start on Activity Sheet.
Closure and Transition to Next Lesson
In the last 15 minutes of the lesson, go through Activity Sheet with students. Inform student that there will be a review assessment on materials covered in lessons 1-7.
Student Evaluation
Activity Sheets will be placed in students’ science note books and a participation assessment rubric for group work may also be taken.
Credits
Activity Sheet 8 modified with materials from Mrs O House (O’Hora, 2007) and EIA Energy Kids (U.S. Energy Information Administration, 2010).
