Unit/Lesson Plan Title: Physical Science: Energy
Primary Subject
Integrated Subjects
Grade Level(s)
Length of Unit
Research Sources
SCIENCE
Math and Language Arts
8
2 weeks (10 days)
The Lorax by Dr.Suess
The Lorax- The Impact- www.learningtogive.org/lessons/unit380/
lesson3.html
Scholastics- Every Inkling Makes a Difference
-http://www.scholastic.com/thelorax/pdf/Lorax_TG.pdf
Green Module 1 Lesson plans and facilitator notes for Loraxhttp://www.epa.gov/region1/education/pdfs/
GREENModule1LessonPlanGuideAddResources.pdf
Lorax and Sustainable Development.pdf- http:// www.ie.unc.edu
Dear Mother Earth - Seussville www.seussville.com/activities/
LORAX_DearMotherEarth.pdf
R.E.A.C.T. - Renewable Energy Activities - Choices for ... - NREL
www.nrel.gov/docs/gen/fy01/30927.pdf
Ecosystem Investigation- www.cpet.ufl.edu/.../...
Unit Summary
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This unit is based off of the story “The Lorax” by Dr. Seuss. The story
discusses depletion of natural resources and how it effects the
environment. Throughout the unit, students will learn about different
forms of energy, energy transfer, renewable and non-renewable
resources, and conservation. At the end of the unit, students should be
able to teach others about different forms of energy, and their role in
conserving our energy and valuable resources.
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Key Vocabulary
NC Essential Standards For
Science
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Renewable Resources
Non-renewable Resources
Sustainability
Carbon Footprint
Stewardship
Conservation
Natural Resources
Fossil Fuels
Hazardous Waste
Pollution
Consume
Urban Sprawl
Ecosystem
Preservation
Biodiversity
Deforestation
Ecology
Endemic
8.P.2.2. - Explain the implications of the depletions of renewable and
nonrenewable energy resources and the importance of conservation
Commor Core Standards for
Mathematics
Common Core Standards for
ELA & Literacy
8.SP - Statistics and Probability: Standards 1,2,3
Essential Questions
How do humans impact the environment of planet Earth?
How do resources influence the quality of life for humans?
How can economoic development imact the environment?
RL - Grade 8: Key Ideas and Details
RL - Grade 8: Integration of Knowledge and Ideas
SL - Grade 8: Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas
W - Grade 8: Production and Distribution of Writing
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Materials & Resources
Movie: The Lorax
Book/Document: The Lorax by Dr. Seuss
Markers
Writing utensils
2 kinds of bean (garbanzo, pinto, etc)
Solar Cells
Radiometers
Light Bulbs
Batteries
Electric Motors
Wintergreen Lifesavers
2 Liter Bottles ( at least 2 for each group)
Soil
seeds (radish or grass)
Chart paper
Computer/internet access
Safety Requirements
Students need to stay protected by using safety goggles and latex
gloves
Activities/Procedures
• Essential Question
• Explore/Engage
• Explain
• Elaborate (Inquiry)
• Evaluate
See activities/procedures attachment
Accommodations for
Differentiated Instruction
- Place students in mixed ability partners or small groups for activity
completion
- Show the movie, instead of asking the students to read the book.
- Give students additional time to read and complete the activites.
- Discuss the book/movie as a class, instead of asking student to
complete worksheets
Cross Curricular
Integration
AIG: have students investigate a localnatural resource that is being
utilized to make a particular product and ddtermine the sustainability of
this industry, especially in light of climate change.
Reading strategies, writing, math (graphing, statistics analyzing), history
of our environment
Assessments
- Performance-based
- Formative
- Summative
Formative assessments during each daily activity, students are
assessed on participation and answers to oral questions as well as
completion of graphic organizers, posters, journal entries, lab activities,
and mini-assessments.
Summative assessments - pre and post (see pre/post test attachment)
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Created by
Email
Karen Bostic - bosticka@rss.k12.nc.us
Crystal Brown - browncj@rss.k12.nc.us
Courtney Painter - paintercn@rss.k12.nc.us
Supporting Documents
See attached
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