QOD: Electricity and QOD: Electricity and EnergyEnergy

Think, Pair, Share…Think, Pair, Share…

1.1. Where does the electricity used to Where does the electricity used to power this LCD projector in this power this LCD projector in this room come from?room come from?

2.2. Brainstorm a list of ways that we Brainstorm a list of ways that we can get electricity into our homes can get electricity into our homes and classrooms.and classrooms.

3.3. What is the original source of What is the original source of electricity?electricity?

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Plan of the DayPlan of the Day

Watch movieWatch movie Simply Science: Harnessing EnergySimply Science: Harnessing Energy

Form learning groups to further Form learning groups to further analyze each way we can harness and analyze each way we can harness and transfer energy into our homes.transfer energy into our homes.

Create a 2 minute presentation to Create a 2 minute presentation to help the class understand how energy help the class understand how energy can be harnessed in different ways. can be harnessed in different ways.

Learning Group TasksLearning Group Tasks1.1. ResearchResearch one way we can harness the sun’s one way we can harness the sun’s

energy from the video.energy from the video.2.2. Plan/design a rough draft flow-chartPlan/design a rough draft flow-chart to to

present a proposal to the class showing how present a proposal to the class showing how energy gets from the SUN --> KINARD as energy gets from the SUN --> KINARD as electric energy. electric energy.

• Get your plan approvedGet your plan approved by by Master Architect Bergmann Master Architect Bergmann before moving on…before moving on…

3.3. Create a final poster Create a final poster that is of professional that is of professional quality to present to the class that diagrams quality to present to the class that diagrams your energy source.your energy source.

• The flow chart must include detailed pictures, arrows, The flow chart must include detailed pictures, arrows, and describing words to connecting the diagram.and describing words to connecting the diagram.

4.4. Add all essential facts Add all essential facts to your poster to that to your poster to that help describe your energy type (see 1-9 help describe your energy type (see 1-9 questions and folders)questions and folders)

5.5. Present your posterPresent your poster to the class.to the class.

Wrap-Up: Group Wrap-Up: Group DiscussionDiscussion

Which method of harnessing energy Which method of harnessing energy and getting it into our home is the and getting it into our home is the fastest and most direct path?fastest and most direct path?

Which method is the most powerful?Which method is the most powerful? Which method would be the Which method would be the

cheapest?cheapest? Which method is the most practical?Which method is the most practical? Is there a better way to do it?Is there a better way to do it?