Science Learning Community: Science and Engineering Lesson Plans [Solar Ovens] [Kyle Collins]

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Science Learning Community: Science and Engineering Lesson Plans
[Solar Ovens]
[Kyle Collins]
[July 17, 2014]
INFORMATION ABOUT THE LESSON
Grade Level and Subject Area
This lesson will be taught in 7th science grade while we discuss the use of alternative energy “solar power” and renewable resrources.
Time Frame
To complete the solar power lesson it will take at least 8-12 37min classes (depending on how much class time you allow for students
to build their solar ovens.
Objectives: Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
By the end of this lesson students will be able to understand what makes solar power so valuable in world that is using so many nonrenewable resources and how solar can provide electricity when combined with photovoltaic’s and heat energy if used with solar
thermal panels or through passive solar heat. During this lesson students will plan and construct a solar oven to test and eventually
cook S’mores.
*Next Generation Science Standards
ESS3A. Natural Resources
ESS3C. Human Impacts on Earth Systems
ESS3D. Global Climate Change
Prior Learning
Students of Osceola middle school have been introduced to alternative energy through environmental science in 6th grade. Students
also learn first hand about solar energy from the schools array of solar thermal panels that heat the schools pool on the roof of the
middle school.
Materials
Various information about renewable resources, specifically solar power. Textbook, solar power articles, materials for building solar
oven if done in class (scissors, tape, tinfoil, black paper, insulating materials, seran wrap, and a utility knife.
Funded by an Elementary and Secondary Education Act Title IIb Wisconsin Improving Teacher Quality Grant in
Partnership with the University of Wisconsin-Stout
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LESSON 1 IMPLEMENTATION
Objective: Upon completion of this lesson, students will be able to:
By the end of this lesson students will be introduced the problem associated with non-renewable energy and that
solar is a solution to this
Pre-Assessment
The pre-assessment will be in the form of questioning before the content is displayed.
Procedures
Time
Instructional Strategies/Learning Tasks
25 min.s
1.
20 mins
2.
Purpose
Introduce the problems associated with non-renewable energy
sources.
Introduce solar as a possible solution to using non-renewable
energy.
Formative Assessment
Listening to answers to question posed by the teacher in the closing
Closure
List questions for students to answer regarding non-renewable resources and renewable resources.
LESSON 2 IMPLEMENTATION
Objective: Upon completion of this lesson, students will be able to:
By the end of this lesson students will have a better understanding of solar energy and how it can be used to avoid
the use of non-renewable energy sources.
Pre-Assessment
The pre-assessment will be in the form of questioning from yesterdays lesson
Procedures
Time
Instructional Strategies/Learning Tasks
30 mins
1.
Solar energy lesson (examples, video, information)
15-20
mins
2.
Solar power article with partner share
5 mins
3.
Introduction of solar oven
Purpose
Formative Assessment
Ticket out the door
Closure
Showing students a solar oven and asking them to pose questions about the oven to be answered tomorrow
LESSON 3 IMPLEMENTATION
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Objective: Upon completion of this lesson, students will be able to:
By the end of this lesson students will be planning their solar ovens with partners
Pre-Assessment
The pre-assessment will be in the form of questioning before the content is displayed.
Procedures
Time
Instructional Strategies/Learning Tasks
20 mins
1.
2.
30-40
mins
Purpose
Discussion of solar oven
Planning of solar oven (engineering design process)
Formative Assessment
Listening to answers to question posed by the teacher in the closing
Closure
Be sure to have a plan for solar ovens
LESSON 4 IMPLEMENTATION
Objective: Upon completion of this lesson, students will be able to:
By the end of this lesson students will be using their plan to test out insulators for their solar ovens
Pre-Assessment
The pre-assessment will be in the form of questioning before the content is displayed.
Procedures
Time
30 mins
15 mins
Instructional Strategies/Learning Tasks
1.
2.
Purpose
Testing solar insulators
Deciding on what insulator to use for the solar oven
Formative Assessment
Listening to answers to question posed by the teacher in the closing
Closure
Bring all building materials that are needed for the completion of the solar oven.
Funded by an Elementary and Secondary Education Act Title IIb Wisconsin Improving Teacher Quality Grant in
Partnership with the University of Wisconsin-Stout
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LESSON 5 IMPLEMENTATION
Objective: Upon completion of this lesson, students will be able to:
By the end of this lesson students will be finished with the building of the solar oven.
Pre-Assessment
The pre-assessment will be in the form of questioning before building.
Procedures
Time
Instructional Strategies/Learning Tasks
2-3 hrs
1.
Purpose
Building of solar oven. (Can be done in class or outside of class)
Formative Assessment
Listening to answers to question posed by the teacher in the closing
Closure
Wrapping up the building by asking questions about how the build went.
LESSON 6 IMPLEMENTATION
Objective: Upon completion of this lesson, students will be able to:
By the end of this lesson students will have built, tested, and improved their solar ovens.
Pre-Assessment
The pre-assessment will be in the form of questioning before the content is displayed.
Procedures
Time
60-90
mins
25 mins
Instructional Strategies/Learning Tasks
1.
2.
Purpose
Testing solar oven outside on sunny day and improving where
necessary before final testing.
Cooking of S’mores.
Formative Assessment
Listening to answers to question posed by the teacher in the closing
Closure
Discussion of testing and improving stage.
Summative Assessment
Solar power unit quiz
Funded by an Elementary and Secondary Education Act Title IIb Wisconsin Improving Teacher Quality Grant in
Partnership with the University of Wisconsin-Stout
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