LESSON PLAN OF THE WEEK

Unit Topic or Theme: Science

Grade: 3

Lesson Topic or Theme: Types of energy

Lesson Objectives:  

  1. The student will be able to define the different types of energy sources which include tidal, wind, solar, geothermal and hydroelectric power.
  2. The students will be able to classify the different forms of energy sources and will be able to compare and contrast  how the different energy sources work for different environments.
  3. The students will be able to apply their knowledge of the different energy sources to create an alternative power plant within the groups assigned.

Instructional Technique: Group work, Computer game, Presentations, worksheets, Video,

Instructional Materials: 2 worksheets, Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=av24fEMhDoU computer game https://wonderville.org/asset/save-the-world

 

Theoretical Perspective: To get a sense of how alternate energy sources can be used in the world depending on location

Procedure:

A.             Introductory Activity

  1. Step-by-step
  • Work individually on website and complete “Save the World!” worksheet given
  • Watch video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=av24fEMhDoU
  • Split up into groups and assign different regions (Canada, USA, Japan, India)
  • Complete worksheet assigned using one laptop per group
  • Check in with each group after they complete worksheet and have them begin creating their poster
  • Include on poster: names of group members, name of country, the questions from the worksheet, and a diagram of the energy source used in their country
  1. Closure
  • Presentations of each region the following class
  1. Adaptations for different learners
  • A written instruction
  • Provide examples
  • Say the instructions out loud
  • Step by step instructions
  1. Homework
  • Finish presentations if needed

Evaluation: The teacher will evaluate the students based off the presentation of their group posters and the explanations that will defend their alternative energy plant.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Group members:__________________

 

  1. What is the climate like in your assigned region?
  2. How many seasons do they have and if so what are the different seasons like?
  3. What are two types of alternative energy sources that you would choose to help power your region?
  4. What type of clothing should you wear for the different seasons in your region?
  5. Why wouldn't you use the other alternative sources available?