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Time frame: 5 weeks (6th May - 13th June) 

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Time frame: 5 weeks (6th May - 13th June) 

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Unit Planner

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Choices people make in their energy use impact the Earth’s resources.

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➔  Types of renewable and non-renewable energy sources (Function)

➔ Use of energy and its impact on the planet (Causation)

➔ How to make educated, sustainable choices (responsibility)

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Responsibility

Causation

Function

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Self-Management skills

Research Skills

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Principled

Knowledgeable

Balanced

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Review of:

multi-digit multiplication

division with remainders

fractions

Data management?

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Green energy kit. Snap circuits. - from Chantal

"The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind" study

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Bring in an expert from....

desalination plant

new electric buses

solar power plant/center

Presenter from school to discuss how solar power is used at ISD (Suzanne W??)

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Stand Alone Unit -Color Theory

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Stand alone 'Classroom Jazz' & unit connection through songs.

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Stand Alone Unit Net and Wall games.

Volleyball, Badminton.

Serving/Throwing and Receiving/Catching/Returning, serve; ball placement. Anticipation, Footwork, Change in direction, Moving to Vollleyball. Catching on bounce, Volley/bump after Bounce..

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1. Renewable Energy Sources:

Solar

Wind

Hydroelectric

Biomass

Geothermal

Tidal

2. Non-Renewable Energy Sources:

Fossil Fuels (coal, oil, natural gas)

Nuclear

Water

3. Energy Use and Impact:

Conservation

Pollution

Greenhouse gases

Climate change

Carbon footprint

Deforestation

Habitat destruction

Acid rain

4. Sustainable Choices:

Recycling

Energy-efficient appliances

Public transportation

Sustainable farming

Renewable energy adoption

Reduce, reuse, recycle

Environmental stewardship

Carbon offset

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How many planets does it take to sustain your lifestyle?

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What is your Ecological Footprint? How many planets does it take to support your lifestyle? Take this free quiz to find out!

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Non-fiction

The Boy who harnessed the Wind - TED talks about work from William Kamkwamba

SDG 7 - book list for library connections - Iqbal and his Ingenious Idea

Rainergy

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SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy Reading List

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SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy When you think about your daily life, you will notice that you use energy all the time. We use energy to cook and store our food, when we take the bus to school or turn on the lights when it

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Did you know that energy can transform from one type to another type? They can also help create each other!

It's true! When we go for a run we use chemical energy that our body has stored to create movement or kinetic energy. The kinetic energy converts to warmth in you and the road or thermal energy. Your legs are hitting the ground with the influence of gravitational energy. And that's just one example! Can you think of another?

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Did you know that energy can transform from one type to another type? They can also help create each other! It's true! When we go for a run we use chemical energy that our body has stored to create movement or kinetic energy. The kinetic energy converts to warmth in you and the road or thermal energy.

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Know:

Understand finite resources and their critical importance, noting how overuse leads to depletion and environmental harm.

Identify and categorize energy sources into renewable (e.g., solar, wind, hydroelectric) and non-renewable (e.g., coal, oil, natural gas), recognizing their global energy contributions.

Recognize human activities like burning fossil fuels, deforestation, and industrial processes as drivers of global warming and climate change.

Understand the advantages and disadvantages of different energy sources, including renewable and non-renewable options, to make informed decisions about sustainable energy use.

Understand:

Understand the concept of renewable and non-renewable resources and their implications for sustainability.

Recognize the causes and effects of energy consumption on the planet, including climate change and habitat destruction.

Grasp the importance of responsible and sustainable energy practices for the well-being of present and future generations.

Understand the role of individuals and communities in making informed choices about energy use and conservation.

Understand the impacts of climate change on ecosystems, weather patterns, sea levels, and biodiversity, and how these changes affect human societies and livelihoods globally.

Do:

Analyze personal and community energy use and identify areas for improvement.

Research and explore sustainable energy alternatives and their benefits for the environment.

Develop and implement strategies for reducing energy consumption and promoting conservation.

Take responsibility for making educated and sustainable choices in energy use, both individually and collectively

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Note; if you click on the 'world' icon, you can translate the articles!

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Most alternative energy sources are renewable, which means that, unlike fossil fuels, they are not likely to run out. Examples include the Sun, wind, rivers and oceans, heat from inside Earth, and biofuels. These energy sources can be used to generate electricity, to heat water, and, in some cases, to fuel vehicles.

Solar Energy

The heat and light produced by the Sun provide an enormous source of energy. A number of technologies, such as photovoltaic (PV) cells, have been developed to harness this energy so it can be used as a power source for generating electricity and heat (solar heating).

Wind and Water Energy

When the blades of a wind turbine spin, they convert wind energy to electrical energy by means of a machine called a generator. Wind turbines can work alone or in a group, called a wind farm.

In a similar way, rivers and oceans can provide electric power. The water flowing through a river dam runs generators, which produce electricity. This is called waterpower or hydropower. Wave energy is produced when generators are placed in an ocean. The amount of energy depends on the size, force, and frequency of the waves.

Geothermal Energy

Geothermal energy is heat that comes from inside Earth. In some places, such as Iceland, the heat is so close to the surface that it can be easily used as an energy source. In other places holes must be drilled down through rocks to reach the heat.

Alternative Energy for Vehicles

Most vehicles in history have been powered by fossil fuels, in the form of gasoline or diesel fuel. One alternative fuel is liquid petroleum gas (LPG), which is made from natural gas. However, natural gas is a fossil fuel and therefore not renewable. A renewable type of fuel is ethanol, which is made from grains such as corn. Biodiesel, made from oily plants, is another renewable fuel. Ethanol and biodiesel are called biofuels-fuels made from plant or animal materials.

Some vehicles now run on batteries or fuel cells. Fuel cells are similar to batteries but last for much longer. They use a fuel, such as hydrogen, to create electricity. Fuel cells also are used in spacecraft and in some buildings.

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In the late 1900s people began to look for different, or alternative, sources of energy to power their vehicles, heat their homes, and light streets and buildings. They...

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Advantages and Disadvantages of Using Renewable Energy -  Alternative Energy Lesson Plans Middle