WEEK OF 11-14-11 THRU 11-18-116.7 TEKS statement:  Matter and energy. The student knows that some of Earth’s energy resources are available on a nearly perpetual basis, while others can be renewed over a relatively short period of time. Some energy resources, once depleted, are essentially nonrenewable.    

MONDAY TITLE -DIFFERENT TYPES OF ENERGY RESOURCES 11-14-11

Starter•D = 4g/mlM = 450 gV = ?

Agenda

StarterWGL-Word/Guess/Learn ChartPuzzle Vocabulary Word WallExit

PRACTICEPlease copy the chart below in your journal.

Word Guess LearnCoalOilNatural GasNuclear PowerBiomassWindHydropowerGeothermal EnergySolar Resources

LEARNCoal-

Energy created by a blackish rock that is composed of mainly carbons and hydrocarbons. Produced on Earth

from trapping energy of plants that lived hundreds of years ago.

Oil-Energy made from a refined

substance created by heat and pressure on Earth’s layers over time.

LEARNNatural Gas-

Energy produced by a naturally occurring gas, created by organic particles covered in earth over

time.

Nuclear Power-Energy produced from controlled nuclear reactions.

Biomass-Energy made from organic material made from plants and animals.

LEARNWind-

Energy made from collecting the kinetic energy of wind.

Hydropower-Renewable energy produced by the

kinetic energy of water.

Geothermal-Energy made from using natural heat

produced by Earth.

Solar Resources-Energy produced from the sun’s rays.

APPLY & CONNECT-What vocabulary word were you most familiar with? -Where have you heard this word before?

EXITWRITE A HALF PAGE REFLECTION ON WHAT WE LEARNED TODAY.

TITLE FOR TUESDAY 11-15-11ENERGY RESOURCE NOTES

Why is it important to be able to tell the difference between a metal and a nonmetal? How can you tell the difference between the two?

S Starter: Write the question.

Agenda

StarterWord Wall PuzzlesExit

PRACTICE

You will create a word wall puzzle with a partner.

You will be graded on the following:ParticipationEffortPoster must have the following:

Word you are usingPicture of the wordDefinitionWord used in a sentence

APPLY & CONNECT

Write a half page reflection on what you learned today.

Be sure to include the following key words in your reflection

Complete the following statement in your journal:The energy resources that we have in Texas are…and we use them for….

EXIT

TITLE FOR WEDNESDAY 11-16-11ADVANTAGES/DISADVANTAGES

What is the difference between an element and a compound?

S Starter: Write the question.

Agenda

STARTER• Brainstorm advantages/disadvantages together.• Graphic Organizer Individual• Graphic Organizer w/partner on Butcher Paper

EXIT

PRACTICE

As we come up with advantages and disadvantages of each energy resource together, you will write in your journal as well.

Next, you and a partner will pick an energy resource and come up with detailed advantages and disadvantages. Each one will be represented by a picture.These will all be written on a piece of butcher paper.

APPLY & CONNECT

Write a half page reflection on what you learned today.

How can learning about the advantages and disadvantages of energy resources help us in our life?

EXIT

TITLE FOR THURSDAY 11-17-11ADVERTISEMENT POSTER

List two (2) physical properties of a metal or non-metal and use them in separate sentences correctly.

S Starter: Write the question.

Agenda

StarterAdvertisement of Energy PosterEXIT

PRACTICE

You and a partner will pick one source of energy to advertise for…

You will make a colorful poster and present to your classmates on why they should purchase the type of energy you have chosen.

PRACTICE

Grading Rubric for Poster:Title-(5)Creativity/Neatness-(15)Advantages- At least 3 (20 each)Contrast to another source of energy-(10)Catchy slogan-(10)

APPLY & CONNECT

Write about the energy resources that we will be using during our Thanksgiving break. Make sure you include how we will use them

What energy resource do you feel is MOST IMPORTANT?  What energy resource do you feel has the MOST DISADVANTAGES?EXIT

TITLE FOR FRIDAY 11-18-11ADVERTISING POSTER (ROUGH DRAFT)

If you were an element, what would you be and why? Are you a solid, gas or liquid?

S Starter: Write the question.

Agenda

StarterAdvertisement of Energy PosterEXIT

PRACTICE

You and a partner will pick one source of energy to advertise for…

You will make a colorful poster and present to your classmates (Tuesday after we get back) on why they should purchase the type of energy you have chosen.

PRACTICE

Grading Rubric for Poster:

-Title-(5 points)-Creativity/Neatness-(15 points)-Advantages- At least 3 (20

each)-Contrast to another source of energy-(10 points)-Catchy slogan-(10 points)

APPLY & CONNECT

Write about the energy resources that we will be using during our Thanksgiving break. Make sure you include how we will use them.

What energy resource do you feel is MOST IMPORTANT?  What energy resource do you feel has the MOST DISADVANTAGES?EXIT