Floresville ISD LoTi Lesson Plan

 

Global Warming - Character ED 
 

 

 

Lesson Information
Title of Lesson Global Warming - Character ED
Grade Levels 10th, 11th, 12th
Subject Technology
Course No course information associated with this lesson.
Authors and Contributors

dbloemer 
Lesson Submission Date 3/5/2007 11:26:51 AM
Lesson Approval Date 4/23/2007 10:14:00 AM


 

Learning Objectives
TEKS /
Student Expectations 		(A) demonstrate proficiency in the use of a variety of input devices such as keyboard, scanner, voice/sound recorder, mouse, touch screen, or digital video by appropriately incorporating such components into the product; and (B) use digital keyboarding standards for the input of data. A) apply problem-solving strategies such as design specifications, modular top-down design, step-wise refinement, or algorithm development; (B) use visual organizers to design solutions such as flowcharts or schematic drawings; (C) develop sequential and iterative algorithms and codes programs in prevailing computer languages to solve practical problems modeled from school and community; (D) code using various data types; (E) demonstrate effective use of predefined input and output procedures for lists of computer instructions including procedures to protect from invalid input; (F) develop coding with correct and efficient use of expressions and assignment statements including the use of standard/user-defined functions, data structures, operators/proper operator precedence, and sequential/conditional/repetitive control structures; (G) create and use libraries of generic modular code to be used for efficient programming; (H) identify actual and formal parameters and use value and reference parameters; (I) use control structures such as conditional statements and iterated, pretest, and posttest loops; (J) use sequential, conditional, selection, and repetition execution control structures such as menu-driven programs that branch and allow user input; and (K) identify and use structured data types of one-dimensional arrays, records, and text files. (A) write technology specifications for planning/evaluation rubrics documenting variables, prompts, and programming code internally and externally; (B) seek and respond to advice from peers and professionals in evaluating the product; and (C) debug and solve problems using reference materials and effective strategies.
Targeted TAKS /
Department Objectives 		Math and Science

 

Lesson Overview

A brief summary of the lesson and the expected outcomes.
Overview n/a

 

Engaging Questions

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

Engaging /
Essential Questions 		What is global warming? What is CO2? How does CO2 affect us, our community, the world? How does global warming affect us, our community the world? What is the CO2 output of the different lightbulbs, cars, appliances, a/c, etc... How do we decrease CO2? How can we help in the design of the new school to decrease co2 output to make Floresville a greener community?

 

Authentic Learning

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

Activities n/a
Related Character Pillars

 

High Level Thinking Processes

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

Knowledge , Analysis , Comprehension , Synthesis , Application , Evaluation  
Description Knowledge/Comprehension - Know how to read and understand the energy effiency index located on appliances and lighting products. Students need to understand how to use the formulas/functions/arrays to calculate values. Students need to learn about and understand the carbon cycle. Application - Students will create a program using formulas/funtions/arrays to calculate energy use and the potentional saving of certain appliances and lighting. Students programs will compute/calculate carbon output from the appliance/lighting choices. Analysis/Synthesis - The students will have to form a plan from their findings to reduce/limit energy consumption/carbon output, which are reasonable and measureable. Evaluation - The students will evaluate the various plans developed and then collaborate to integrate the best features/ideas into the Floresville Community/High School/Regional Plan. Fairness - Work with others and share ideas. Responsibility/Citizenship- Making Floresville a Greener Community (civic responsibility), working and sticking with timelines. Respect - Students will respects others opinions and ideas and will respect the community members when presenting/selling their ideas/opinions

 

Differentiated Instruction

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

Differentiation Activities Flexible Grouping ,
Description Students will be placed in groups to generate successful groups.

 

Technology Applications

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

Technology Applications Computers, video camers, digital cameras, microphones, speakers, Internet, Visual Studio, Movie Maker, Teleprompter, video editing software
Web Resources

 

Assessment
Assessments

Pre Production of Global Warming Awareness Video - http://rubistar.4teachers.org/index.php?screen=ShowRubric&module=Rubistar&rubric_id=1221495& Final Video - http://rubistar.4teachers.org/index.php?screen=ShowRubric&rubric_id=1384695& Brochure - http://rubistar.4teachers.org/index.php?screen=ShowRubric&rubric_id=1384696& Poster - http://rubistar.4teachers.org/index.php?screen=ShowRubric&rubric_id=1384698& Overall Campaign - http://rubistar.4teachers.org/index.php?screen=ShowRubric&rubric_id=1384699& 
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Concepts/TopicsStudents will create a Visual Basic Program that will calculate the amount of CO2 out put from Flourescent, Regular and LED Light Bulbs as well as other appliances Students will create a poster and a brochure on their findings of global warming to hang around campus. Students will create a PSA to show to the school and community on Global Warming and what we can do to help slow it down.

EBAMStudents will create a Visual Basic Program that will calculate the amount of CO2 out put from Flourescent, Regular and LED Light Bulbs as well as other appliances Students will create a poster and a brochure on their findings of global warming to hang around campus. Students will create a PSA to show to the school and community on Global Warming and what we can do to help slow it down.

Performance TaskStudents will create a Visual Basic Program that will calculate the amount of CO2 out put from Flourescent, Regular and LED Light Bulbs as well as other appliances Students will create a poster and a brochure on their findings of global warming to hang around campus. Students will create a PSA to show to the school and community on Global Warming and what we can do to help slow it down.

Resourcesteacher, textbook, markers, poser board