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Fueling America. Ms. Turner Environmental Studies Grade 9. Standards. GA SEV4 b: Describe how technology is increasing efficiency of utilization and accessibility of resources. GA SEV4e : Describe the commonly used fuels and some alternative fuel sources. Driving Question.
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Fueling America Ms. Turner Environmental Studies Grade 9
Standards • GA SEV4 b: Describe how technology is increasing efficiency of utilization and accessibility of resources. • GA SEV4e: Describe the commonly used fuels and some alternative fuel sources.
Driving Question Should the US invest its time and money in alternative energy sources?
Final Products • Group: 3 minute videotaped newscast • Individual: 2 page research paper with a minimum of 5 citations in MLA format.
Assessment • Formative: • Rough draft (I) • News Script (G) • Venn Diagram (G) • Notes (I) • Summative: • Research Paper (I) • Self Evaluation (I) • Newscast Video (G) • Peer Evaluation (G)
Unit Facts • 11 classes • 90min/class = • 16.5hrs or • 4 ½ weeks
Entry Event • Mini Lab • Students will be divided into groups of 3/4. • They will be given windup toys to explore. • Make inferences about the energy source. • Make observations about the toy.
Lesson #1, Day 1 Plan: • 1. Entry Event: Mini Lab~20min • 2. PBL Unit Introduction: ~20min • 3. Energy Sources Scavenger Hunt: ~35min • 4. Compare/Review: ~15min
Lesson #2, Day 3 • Plan: • Venn Diagram ~30min • Excel graph instruction ~20min • Making graphs ~40min
Lesson #3, Day 9 • Plan: • Editing footage instruction ~20min • Constructing / Editing video ~70min
Calendar • View Word Document for Breakdown of Unit.