Lesson Plan
Course Title: Construction Technology
Session Title: Introduction to Insulation
Lesson Duration:
2-4 hours or 1- class
[Lesson length is subjective and will vary from instructor to instructor]
Performance Objective:
Upon completion of this lesson the learner with become familiar with the uses and types
of insulation.
Specific Objectives:
Upon completion of this lesson, the learner will be able to:
Identify various types of insulation.
Explain and show what insulation is used for.
Identify the various R ratings.
Describe ways in which insulation are used.
Preparation
TEKS Correlations:
This lesson, as published, correlates to the following TEKS. Any changes/alterations to
the activities may result in the elimination of any or all of the TEKS listed.
130.54. Building Maintenance Technology
(4) Students will install walls, floors, and attics and demonstrate
knowledge of the uses and installation practices for vapor barriers
and waterproofing materials, and:
(a) how to properly remove, replace, and install various types of insulation,
including batt, rigid, and blown materials; and
(b) how to use and install various vapor barriers and waterproofing
materials.
Interdisciplinary Correlations:
125.22 xx - Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning, and Refrigeration
 125.22(c)(4)(C)
demonstrate knowledge of new and emerging technologies that may affect the
installation and service of air-conditioning, refrigeration, ventilation, and heating
systems.
110.xx(6) - Reading/vocabulary development
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 110.xx(6)(A)
...expand vocabulary through wide reading, listening, and discussing...
Instructor/Trainer
References:
http://www.insulation.org/
Instructional Aids:
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Introduction to Insulation PowerPoint
Insulation Fact Sheet (available at
http://www.ornl.gov/sci/roofs+walls/insulation/insulation.pdf)
Samples of various R-rating insulations (this may be available at your local
home supply store: Lowe's, Home Depot, Ace Hardware, or other).
Equipment Needed:
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Blackboard/Whiteboard/Chalkboard .
Learner
1. Must complete the safety portion of the course before proceeding to this
section (must have gloves.)
2. Pen/pencil .
3. Paper .
Introduction
Introduction (LSI Quadrant I):
Ask : "What have we noticed on the changing weather in the United States in the
past several years? (wait 5-10 seconds for possible answers)
Ask : It has varied quite a bit, right?",
Say: "One of the things that has many people upset is the rising cost of energy in
the form of electricity and heat. An important part of conserving heat and saving
on energy costs is through better insulation."
In today's lesson we are going to examine various types of insulation and it's
uses. When we are done, you will have a better understanding of what it is, how
it's used, and how it can reduce our heating and cooling costs year round.
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Outline
Outline (LSI Quadrant II):
I.
Instructor Notes:
Introduction.
The PowerPoint
presentation should be
shown after the introduction
and in the class discussion.
II. List objectives on board.
III. Describe the importance of insulation and the
differences in heating costs with types of insulation. This lesson may be
prefaced by one on the
IV. PowerPoint Presentation.
types of energy for home
construction or energy
a. What is insulation?
basics.
b. What does it do?
c. What are the types of insulation?
d. Installing insulation .
V. Review.
VI. Assessment .
Application
Guided Practice (LSI Quadrant III):
After the PowerPoint ask students if they can determine what type of insulation is good
for a given house or building. Use questioning to determine their logic in the type they
have chosen and the reasons.
Independent Practice (LSI Quadrant III):
Students can review their own home or apartment insulation or that of another structure
for energy efficiency.
Summary
Review (LSI Quadrants I and IV):
Review all the elements of the PowerPoint and in class discussion before the final
assessment.
Evaluation
Informal Assessment (LSI Quadrant III):
Students are given various types of insulation and scenarios and must decide, as a
team, which type to use.
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Formal Assessment (LSI Quadrant III, IV):
Develop 25 written questions using the PowerPoint presentation as a guide. Have the
students identify the types of insulation, describe what it is used for. Give the students
several scenarios and ask them to troubleshoot what type of insulation would be best
for that situation.
In Class Discussion/Problem Solving 50%
Participation
Reasoning (it is not so important that the students get the "right" answer, as long as
they can justify it logically and support it with fact-based information.
Written/Practical Test 50%
Extension/Enrichment (LSI Quadrant IV):
Students can examine their own home, what type of insulation is used (or one that they
visit), and what type of energy savings could be recommended by changing or adding to
the insulation used (it may be minimal).
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