Download Subject Renewable Energy Resources

TOPIC
The
renewable
energy
resources
solar, wind and hydro power
generation.
The
advantages
and
disadvantages in the use of
renewable forms of energy
for environment’s safeguard
The 4 Cs CLIL model
Do Coyle
CONTENT
Students will

know the dangerous effects
of non-renewable energy
resources

realise the importance of
the search for new forms of
renewable energy
COMMUNICATION
Students will use and learn:
• Topic vocabulary
(environment, renewable / nonrenewable energy, fossil fuel,
electron,
electricity,
matter,
wavelenght radiation, photoelectric
effect, solar cell, lens, mirror, wind
turbine, windmill, blade, generator,
tidal power, dam, kinetic / potential
energy).
•Functional Language for giving
opinions, asking questions and
making hypotesis
COMPETENCE
The activities will elicit both HOTS
& LOTS– HIGHER ORDER THINKING
SKILLS & LOWER ORDER THINKING
SKILLS . The Students
 will be connected knowledge
and experience
 will apply their learning to save
energy at home
 will plan strategies to involve
other people in saving energy
COMMUNITY
LESSON PLAN
Aim
To develop an awareness of what are the advantages and
disadvantages in the use of renewable forms of energy for
environment’s safeguard.
Level
A2 – B1
Content – Subject
Renewable Energy Resources - Electronics
Use of grammar rules considering the student’s level and the
functional language for giving opinions, asking questions, making
hypothesis
Communication –
Language
Approximate time
overall
Topic vocabulary (glossary): environment, renewable energy, nonrenewable energy, fossil fuel, electron, electricity, matter,
wavelenght radiation, photoelectric effect, solar cell, lense, mirror,
wind turbine, windmill, blade, generator, tidal power, hydroelectric
dam, kinetic energy, potential energy.
10 hours
Plan
Short Description
Links to Activities
Stage 1
Introduction to the topic:
solar, wind and hydro power
Activity 1
Stage 2
Renewable and non-renewable energy
resources:
advantages and disadvantages
Activity 2
Stage 3
Solar cells
Activity 3
Stage 4
Research of other forms of renewable
power generation
Activity 4
Stage 5
Energy Bits project
Activity 5
Evaluation
During the five activities the students
are assessed individually, in groups on:
 The comprehension of given
information (ability to cooperate in
groups)
 Their ability to follow procedures
 The use of functional language and
the topic vovabulary
The students will be
evaluated using the results
of their activities or
worksheets, following an
evaluation grid
SCORES
DESCRIPTION
UNSATISFACTORY
Student shows no knowledge of the subject and specific
vocabulary
ALMOST
SATISFACTORY
Student is lacking necessary background knowledge and uses
specific vocabulary wrongly
SATISFACTORY
Student has essential knowledge of the subject.
He uses specific vocabulary correctly
GOOD
Student shows a complete knowledge of the subject.
He properly uses specific vocabulary
EXCELLENT
Student shows a complete and thorough knowledge of the
subject
Activity 1 – Topic of lesson
Procedure
It starts with a brainstorming activity, then the teacher asks Ss to
complete worksheet 1. The teacher introduce the topic by
watching the video with the title ”Different sources of energy.
Using energy responsibly”. The video lasts 18 minutes and
proposes several activities. The activity ends with a discussion
about the content
Approx. Time
2 hour
Level
A2 -B1
Learning outcome
The Ss learn:
 the different sources of energy (Exploring energy)
 the difference between renewable and non-renewable energy
sources (Energy is not unlimited)
 to use energy responsibly at home
Indicators
 Active participation in discussions
 Knowledge and use of keywords
Materials
1. Computer
2. Renewable and non-renewable energy resources.pptx
3. Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wMOpMka6PJI
Activity 2 – Renewable and non renewable energy
Procedure
The Ss read a scientific text about renewable energy resources,
then they are divided into groups for three or four; the teacher
asks groups to complete worksheet 2, worksheet 3 and worksheet
4 about the topic.
As soon as all the groups are ready, they present their answers one
by one to the rest of the class.
Approx. Time
2 hour
Level
A2-B1
Learning outcome
The Ss:
 learn some new words regarding the topic
 read a text with lots of new scientific words
 write about advantages and disadvantages mentioned in the
text
Indicators
 ability to select important information
 Link between energy resources and everyday life
 Use of topic vocabulary
Materials
1. Worksheet 2
2. Worksheet 3
3. Worksheet 4
Activity 3 – Solar cells
Procedure
The Ss listen to a scientific text about solar cells, then the teacher
asks them to complete the worksheet 5. The Ss can be now
summarize information with a mind map on renewable and nonrenewable energy resources (woorksheet 6).
Approx. Time
2 hour
Learning outcome
The Ss:
 Listen to a scientific text
 deduce the meaning of scientific language
 summarize informations with a mind map
Indicators
 listening to a scientific text to draw out facts
 ability to guess the meaning from context
Materials
1.
2.
3.
4.
worksheet 5
worksheet 6
computer
DVD
Activity 4 – Other forms energy
Procedure
The Ss, divided into groups for three or four, carry out research activities
on the internet for other forms of renewable power generation. They
write a list on advantages and disadvantages of this other energy forms
(worksheet 7).
Then the Ss talk to each other in English.
Approx. Time
2 hours
Learning outcome
The Ss:
 agree on the essential information on the internet
 discuss of social issues
 talk in English and interact with others
 write on advantages and disadvantages of other forms energy
Indicators




Use of creativity
Interaction in group using English
Sharing of knowledge with others
Respect others’ opinion
Materials
1.
2.
3.
worksheet 7
computer
Internet connection
Activity 5 - ENERGY BITS
Procedure
The Ss partecipate in the project ”Energy Bits” through internet, by
registering them at the site http://www.2020energy.eu/game and play
games.
ENERGY BITS is a multimedia project on energy conservation and
sustainable energy sources supported by the EU program "Intelligent
Europe"; this project has the objective of changes in behavior and
promote innovative practices.
Approx. Time
2 hour
Learning outcome
The Ss:
 know how to save energy
 speak and write in English
 are aware of their role in saving energy
 can use ICT for a specific purpose
Indicators



ability to select information
application of new knowledge
use of creativity
Materials
1.
2.
computer
internet connection