1. Topic-
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Alternative Energy Sources |
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2. Content-
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Create a working water wheel to model an alternative energy resource
Vocabulary:
natural resource
renewable resource
nonrenewable resource
alternative energy source |
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3. Goals: Aims/Outcomes-
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1.work with a partner cooperatively
2.create a working water wheel out of simple materials
3.test and reconfigure water wheel to work properly |
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4. Objectives-
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1.Students will work together cooperatively.
2.Students will build a working model of a water wheel.
3.Students will test and modify the water wheel to work correctly. |
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5. Materials and Aids-
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Direction sheet
materials from home
glue
tape
scissors |
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6. Procedures/Methods-
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A. Introduction-
1.Students are given a sheet with directions to create their own
working water wheel to keep their company in business
2.Students bring in materials
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B. Development-
1.Discussion of workings of a water wheel, including axle and stand. |
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C. Practice-
1.Students work in partner groups to build a working water wheel.
2.Students test water wheel dry and modify.
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D. Independent Practice-
1.Continue modifications
2.Test with water in pool
3.modify and retest |
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G. Closure-
Discuss what worked and what did not. |
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7. Evaluation-
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1.Testing of water wheels before and after modifications.
2.Discussion for comprehension |
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