Intel® Teach Program
Essentials Course
Project Based Learning (PBL)
Unit Author
Name
Form
- Form 4S
Subject
- Physics
Group
1
Unit Overview
Topic
Atmospheric Pressure
Topic Summary
Understanding gas pressure and atmospheric pressure.
Behaviour of gas molecules based on the kinetic theory
The effect of altitude on atmospheric pressure.
Instruments for measuring gas and atmospheric pressure.
Applications of atmospheric pressure.
Subject Area
Bahasa Melayu
Mathematics
Pendidikan Islam
Pendidikan Muzik
English Language
Science
Pendidikan Moral
Pendidikan Seni Visual
Bahasa Cina
Kajian Tempatan
Pendidikan Jasmani
Kemahiran Hidup
Bahasa Tamil
Pendidikan Sivik
Pendidikan
Kesihatan
Geografi
Approximate Time Needed
3 days
Topic Foundation
Students have learnt this topic in previous lessons.
The effect of a force acting over an area
Student Objectives/Learning Outcomes
Students will:
State what atmospheric pressure is
State the behaviour of gas molecules based on the kinetic theory
State the applications of atmospheric pressure.
Discuss instruments for measuring gas and atmospheric pressure.
Discuss the effect of altitude on atmospheric pressure. the magnitude of atmospheric pressure.
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Curriculum-Framing Questions
Essential Question
What Makes Earth Special Compared to Other Planets?
(Soalan Utama)
Unit Questions
(Soalan Unit)
How atmospheric pressure effects humans?
What is atmospheric pressure?
Content Questions
(Soalan Kandungan)
What is the behaviour of gas molecules?
State the applications of atmospheric pressure?
Discuss instruments for measuring gas and atmospheric pressure?
Discuss the effect of altitude on atmospheric pressure?
Assessment Plan
Assessment Timeline
Before project work begins
Students work on projects
and complete tasks
Questioning
Project checklist
Website evaluation review -
Balanced diet product rubric
checklist
After project work is
completed
Peer evaluation
Reflective questioning -
Brochure
Audience Share/publish
Multimedia presentation product
Website publishing
Poster
Participate in team designed
Website editing
activities in school/
community
Assessment Summary
Throughout the unit the teacher and students will have ongoing assessments. The teacher will check
for daily understanding and redirection needed for student progress, knowledge, effective use of
resources through brief student ~ conferences and teacher project checklists. The teacher will
have a project rubric that will be completed throughout and finalized after presentations and the
virtual showcase. The students will complete project checklists, brochure, poster and multimedia
presentations throughout the project. Students will also use rubrics and checklist for various
activities throughout the unit. Students will also problem solve how to participate in ‘what can we
do to help?’ created projects.
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Unit Details
Prerequisite Skills
The students will need to have some background knowledge on power point presentation and
publisher especially in the area of bias, internet use, basic research skills, and how to communicate
through email. Students also need to have prior knowledge to using a Microsoft Office and Internet
Explorer. Students need knowledge of constructive questioning as well as working in cooperative
groups.
Instructional Procedures
Day 1:
Introduce students to their role as scientist and get them to take up the task of studying atmospheric
pressure. Students will work in teams and conduct a thorough investigation about the effect of
atmospheric pressure. Explain to the students and provide necessary instructions for the students to
successfully carry out the project. Prepare the checklist and research rubric. Prepare the criteria for
evaluating the multimedia, video presentation, website and brochure.
Day 2:
Divide the students into group. Discuss the key areas in the collaboration checklist and highlight the
importance of each area for the success of the project. Stress about their role as scientist and the
importance of doing research and carrying out research.
Day 3:
Students Preparing Brochure, website publication, Multimedia and Video Presentation.
Materials and Resources Required For Unit
Technology – Hardware (Click boxes of all equipment needed)
Camera
Computer(s)
Laser Disk
Printer
VCR
Video Camera
Digital Camera
Projection System
Video Conferencing Equip.
DVD Player
Scanner
Other
Internet Connection
Television
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Technology – Software (Click boxes of all software needed.)
Database/Spreadsheet
Image Processing
Web Page Development
Desktop Publishing
Internet Web Browser
Word Processing
E-mail Software
Multimedia
Other
Encyclopedia on CD-ROM
Printed Materials
Video Editing
HSP Physics Form 4
Headphones
Supplies
Microphones
Other needed forms [parent permissions, field trip if needed, etc.]
Internet Resources
http://www.allwords.com/ pressure
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/earth
http://www.purchon.com/biology/ pressure
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/.
http://www.kidcyber.com.au/topics/ pressure
http://www.dietitian.com/ pressure
http://www.helpguide.org/ pressure
http://dietforum.com/ pressure
Blog
Other Resources
Website rubric
List of current web2.0 tools for student product creation
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