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Outcomes
Science:
Identify and investigate various methods of generating
electricity (past, present and future), and describe
some ways in which these methods affect the environment
(303-28, 105-3, 108-8)
I dentify and explain sources of electricity as renewable
or nonrenewable (303-29)
Language
Arts:
Use
technology with increasing proficiency to create,
revise, edit and publish texts.
Select, organize, and combine relevant information
from three to five sources.
Demonstrate an understanding of the purpose of classification
systems and basic reference materials.
Engage in, respond to, and evaluate a variety of oral
presentations and other texts.
Technology:
E4.
create a presentation or slideshow that includes text,
original illustrations or acquired graphics
E5. create an animation using a slideshow
A3. integrate a variety of information technologies
effectively
A5. demonstrate ethical and legal behaviours when
using information technology
C6. recognize and use the Internet as a source of
information
Social Studies:
6.2.3. Compare and contrast the use of resources and
sustainability practices between Canada and other
selected cultural regions.
Created
by: Elizabeth Tumblin,
Marg Gray and Anne Doucette
Last Updated: July 9, 2003
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1.
a) Brainstorm renewable and nonrenewable forms of
energy using Inspiration.
b) Discuss uses of renewable and non-renewable resources
in Canada.
c) Compare with uses of renewable and non-renewable
resources in a Third World country.
d) Survey others to determine their thoughts on
why there are variations in use of renewable and
non-renewable resources.
e) Create a list of the things that require electricity
that you use each day that you likely would have
to do without in a Third World country.
2. In groups, choose one form of energy to research.
Brainstorm questions, including related issues and
past/present Island practices, global usage of that
form of energy to guide your research. Consider
pros and cons, such as environmental concerns, availability
and reliability, when developing your research topics.
3. Divide up subtopic questions among group members.
Plan an outline for a slideshow to reflect topics
and group contributions.
3. Use text, human and internet resources to research
subtopics. Interviewing seniors about past Island
practices may be beneficial.
4. Create
slideshows as a group to share your information.
Include scanned images, individual graphics and
clipart. Use animation to enhance your slideshow.
Assessment
1.
Peer evaluation of slideshows.
2. Write an article to convince others to use
your chosen form of energy.
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