Floresville ISD LoTi Lesson Plan

 

Character Ed.-- Emergency Power " Solar Ovens and water purification" 
 

 

 

Lesson Information
Title of Lesson Character Ed.-- Emergency Power " Solar Ovens and water purification"
Grade Levels 10th, 11th, 12th
Subject Science
Course No course information associated with this lesson.
Authors and Contributors

dsteele 
Lesson Submission Date 4/18/2007 12:18:40 PM
Lesson Approval Date 4/18/2007 3:14:00 PM


 

Learning Objectives
TEKS /
Student Expectations 		1) Scientific processes. The student, for at least 40% of instructional time, conducts field and laboratory investigations using safe, environmentally appropriate, and ethical practices. The student is expected to: (A) demonstrate safe practices during field and laboratory investigations; and (B) make wise choices in the use and conservation of resources and the disposal or recycling of materials. (2) Scientific processes. The student uses scientific methods during field and laboratory investigations. The student is expected to: (B) collect data and make measurements with precision; (C) express and manipulate chemical quantities using scientific conventions and mathematical procedures such as dimensional analysis, scientific notation, and significant figures; (D) organize, analyze, evaluate, make inferences, and predict trends from data; and (E) communicate valid conclusions. 3) Scientific processes. The student uses critical thinking and scientific problem solving to make informed decisions. The student is expected to: (A) analyze, review, and critique scientific explanations, including hypotheses and theories, as to their strengths and weaknesses using scientific evidence and information; (B) make responsible choices in selecting everyday products and services using scientific information; (C) evaluate the impact of research on scientific thought, society, and the environment; Physics: (7) Science concepts. The student knows the laws of thermodynamics. The student is expected to: (A) analyze and explain everyday examples that illustrate the laws of thermodynamics; and (B) evaluate different methods of heat energy transfer that result in an increasing amount of disorder. (8) Science concepts. The student knows the characteristics and behavior of waves. The student is expected to: (A) examine and describe a variety of waves propagated in various types of media and describe wave characteristics such as velocity, frequency, amplitude, and behaviors such as reflection, refraction, and interference; (B) identify the characteristics and behaviors of sound and electromagnetic waves; and (C) interpret the role of wave characteristics and behaviors found in medicinal and industrial applications.
Targeted TAKS /
Department Objectives 		Objectives Objective 1: The student will demonstrate an understanding of the nature of science. Objective 5: The student will demonstrate an understanding of motion, forces, and energy.

 

Lesson Overview

A brief summary of the lesson and the expected outcomes.
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Engaging Questions

The task asks students to show their "know how" on something important and challenging, not just their knowledge.

Engaging /
Essential Questions 		How can you cook food and make water safe to drink with out using chemical treatments? How does the sun work? Why are the interiors of dark colored cars always hot? What colors reflect light energy and which absorb it? Does the angle of the sun effect how the light energy can be focused? What temperature does water need to be heated to make it safe to drink? What materials that are readily availably are good insulators? What materials that are readily availably are good reflectors? How can you determine where the energy is focused in a solar oven or water sterilizer?

 

Authentic Learning

The task reflects what people might actually do in the real-world; including real life issues, themes, and problems.

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Related Character Pillars

 

High Level Thinking Processes

The task requires complex-thinking skills (critical/creative thinking, decision making, problem solving)
Bloom's Taxonomy

Analysis , Synthesis , Evaluation  
Description Analysis: The student will analyze the different designs and procedures for making solar appliances so that they will be able to create their own unique design. Synthesis: The students will design and constructing a prototype solar appliance which will demonstrate the ability to cook food and sterilize water for drinking which is part of an emergency response kit which could be handed out after a disaster. Evaluation:The students will have to evaluate another groups or individuals solar appliance using the rubric to determine performance and comunication and also make recommendations to make the design work better. The student groups are individual will also have to self-evaluate the character trait of Responsibility:Pursuit of Excellence.

 

Differentiated Instruction

Instruction is tailored to the learning readiness, cultural background, interests, talents, and learning profiles of the students.

Differentiation Activities Personal Agendas ,
Description Personal Agendas will be used to keep track of the design processes, data collection, and the character traits being targeted to help with group and self evaluation.

 

Technology Applications

Technology (computers, handhelds, software applications, Internet) is used in a seamless fashion to promote student learning.

Technology Applications Internet for research Word develop instructions/plans Vernier probes and computer/calculators to collect data on performance Spread sheet to generate graphs of performance
Web Resources

 

Assessment
Assessments

http://rubistar.4teachers.org/index.php?screen=ShowRubric&module=Rubistar&rubric_id=1404889& Building A Structure : Emergency Response Solar Appliance http://rubistar.4teachers.org/index.php?screen=ShowRubric&module=Rubistar&rubric_id=1404945& Making A Brochure : Solar Appliance Instructions The Floresville Lab rubric will be used to evaluate the supporting labs. 
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Concepts/Topics(7) Science concepts. The student knows the laws of thermodynamics. The student is expected to: (A) analyze and explain everyday examples that illustrate the laws of thermodynamics; and (B) evaluate different methods of heat energy transfer that result in an increasing amount of disorder. (8) Science concepts. The student knows the characteristics and behavior of waves. The student is expected to: (A) examine and describe a variety of waves propagated in various types of media and describe wave characteristics such as velocity, frequency, amplitude, and behaviors such as reflection, refraction, and interference; (B) identify the characteristics and behaviors of sound and electromagnetic waves; and (C) interpret the role of wave characteristics and behaviors found in medicinal and industrial applications.

EBAMThe students will design and constructing a prototype solar appliance which will demonstrate the ability to cook food and sterilize water for drinking which is part of an emergency response kit which could be handed out after a disaster. They will also create an instruction sheet to distribute with the emergence kit. The lab series which will support this project is: Light and Color Reflection and Refraction Optics Optics and Images The frequency and wavelength of light waves and photons

Performance TaskThe students will design and constructing a prototype solar appliance which will demonstrate the ability to cook food and sterilize water for drinking which is part of an emergency response kit which could be handed out after a disaster. They will also create an instruction sheet to distribute with the emergence kit. They will receive the rubric at the time of the memo which will explain the project and the self/group evaluation.

ResourcesTeacher materials Internet resources dealing with solar applainces Textbook Library materials