WOODLAND HILLS HIGH SCHOOL LESSON PLAN

SAS and Understanding By Design Template

Name: Mr. Dan Schuller Date: 2/2 – 2/6/15 Length of Lesson: 5 days

Content Area: Renewable and Nonrenewable Resources – Unit 3

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STAGE I – DESIRED RESULTS
LESSON TOPIC:
·  Earth’s Resources
·  Renewable Resources
·  Nonrenewable Resources & Fossil Fuels
·  Alternative Energy Resources
·  Availability of Resources
·  Distribution and Management of Natural Resources
·  Solid Waste Management / BIG IDEAS:
(Content standards, assessment anchors, eligible content) objectives, and skill focus)
MODULE B—Continuity and Unity of Life
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR BIO.B.4 Ecology
PA Standard 4.2: Renewable and Nonrenewable Resources
SAI 1:Abilities necessary to do scientific inquiry.
National Science Standards: SPSP 3a, 3b, 3c, 4b, & 6d.
UNDERSTANDING GOALS (CONCEPTS):
Students will understand:
·  Examples of Renewable Resources, Nonrenewable, Fossil Fuels, and Alternative Energy Resources
·  Availability of Resources
·  PA Coal and Power Plants
·  Manufacturing PA Steel
·  Municipal Waste Management / ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS:
·  What are the main differences between renewable and nonrenewable resources?
·  What are our current energy sources and possible future energy sources?
·  What can we do to conserve our resources?
·  What affect does our need for resources have on the environment?
·  What affect does the environment/nature have on the availability of our resources?
·  What happens to trash that we throw away?

VOCABULARY:

Renewable resource; solar energy; biomass fuels; geothermal energy; nonrenewable resource; ores; fossil fuels; quarry; pathogens; cryptosporidium; room and pillar method; longwall method; acid mine drainage; reclamation; condenser; conservation; municipal solid waste; landfill; composting; source reduction; mineral; open-pit mining; strip mining; nuclear fission; solar cells; /

STUDENT OBJECTIVES (COMPETENCIES/OUTCOMES):

Students will be able to:
·  Explain the difference between renewable and nonrenewable resources.
·  Give examples of renewable and nonrenewable resources.
·  Compare and contrast current energy sources with current and future alternative energy sources.
·  Define the term mineral.
·  Explain the difference between a metal and a nonmetal, and give two examples of each.
·  Describe three methods of subsurface mining.
·  Describe two methods of surface mining.
·  Describe important potential environmental consequences of mining.
·  Explain how fuels are used to generate electricity in an electric power plant.
·  Identify patterns of energy consumption and production in the world and in the United States.
·  Explain how fossil fuels form and how they are used.
·  Compare the advantages and disadvantages of fossil-fuel use.
·  Describe how a nuclear power plant works.
·  Explain how waste is disposed of in the United States.
·  Explain current options of reducing our solid waste.
STAGE II – ASSESSMENT EVIDENCE
PERFORMANCE TASKS:
·  Case Studies
·  Key vocabulary
·  Design Your Own Lab
·  You Solve Its!
·  Lesson Review Questions
·  Field Study
·  Activities Kits
·  Active Readings (Reading Anchor) / FORMATIVE ASSESSMENTS:
·  Thumbs-up
·  Graphic organizers
·  Summarizing main ideas
STAGE III: LEARNING PLAN
INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:
Active Engagements used:
·  Note taking
·  Partnering
·  Graphic Organizers
·  Whole class response
Describe usage: Used during class.
Scaffolding used:
·  Build vocabulary
·  Build on prior knowledge
·  Teacher prompting
·  Guided notes
·  Provide Visual Support
Describe usage: Used during class. / MATERIALS AND RESOURCES:
·  Computer
·  Computer projector
·  Textbooks
·  Folders
·  Handouts
·  Lab Materials
·  Laptops
CONTENT AREA READING:
Read parts of Chapter 11 & 12 in textbook.
·  Active Readings on energy resources, alternative energy, minerals, mining, nuclear energy, renewable energy, solid waste, and reducing solid waste. / INTERVENTIONS:
·  Redirection during class.
·  One on one assistance.
·  Moving seat to a more productive location.
·  After class/school tutoring.
·  Corrections on assignment/exam.
·  Extension/Extended time to complete assignment/exam.
·  Alternative assignment.
·  Conference with other staff. (roster teachers, counselors or administrators)
·  Conference with parent. / ASSIGNMENTS:
·  Unit vocabulary
·  Guided note packets
·  Active Readings
·  Lab write ups/reports
·  Lab investigations
·  POTD sheets
·  Case Studies
MINI LESSONS / DAY / Monday / DAY / Tuesday / DAY / Wednesday / DAY / Thursday / DAY / Friday
NUMBER/DATE / 98 A / 2/2 / 99 B / 2/3 / 100 A / 2/4 / 101 B / 2/5 / 102 A / 2/6
TOPIC / Fossil Fuel Review / Fossil Fuel Review / Alternate Energy Sources / Alternate Energy Sources / Alternate Energy Sources
OBJECTIVE(S) By the end of the lesson each student will be able to: / Review the characteristics of fossil fuels. / Review the characteristics of fossil fuels. / Compare the sources of electricity. / Review the characteristics of alternate energy sources. / Review the characteristics of alternate energy sources.
PROCEDURES /
TECHNIQUES
To reach objectives / Power Point notes on Fossil Fuels. Pg. 3 in Guided Notes.
Pass out Fossil Fuel Section Summary. Class is to read and respond to questions. / Short response about Fossil Fuels.
Work on graph of the Fossil Fuel Section Summary. / Graph skills: “Where does our electricity come from?”
30 Day Challenge Reminder.
Collect Fossil Fuel Section Summary and graph. / Power point notes on Alternate Energy Sources. Pg. 4 in Guided notes. / Video clip on renewable energy sources.
Pass out Renewable Energy Section Summary. Class is to read and respond to questions.
Homework: / Fossil Fuel Section Summary Due on Weds. / Fossil Fuel Section Summary Due on Weds. / Renewable Energy Section Summary Due on Tuesday.