'Energy, Renewable Energy and Conservation' Lesson Plan

Grade Level(s): 3 – 5 Subject: ScienceDate: Dec 2010

Nevada Science Objectives Covered: (E.5.A.1) Students know the Sun is the main source of energy for planet Earth.

E/S (P.5.C.3) Students know heat is often produced as a byproduct when one form

of energy is converted to another form. E/S

Lesson Objectives and Goals:Students will be able to:

Explain that the Sun is the major source of energy for Earth. (E.5.A.1) Describe how properties of materials can be changed. (P.5.A.2) Identify examples where heat is produced as a byproduct of energy conversion

from one form to another. (P.5.C.3) Describe common examples of physical changes that occur when matter

changes states. (P.5.A.2)

Required Materials and Equipment: Teacher’s Resource Guide; Public Utilities Commission of Nevada (PUCN)

“Energy” Power Point presentation; “What Is Energy?” Worksheet and Answer Key. Supplemental take-home materials: Energy Action List, Energy Crossword Puzzle.

Anticipatory Set-up (approximate time, 5 minutes): Pre-viewing Questions (Teacher’s Resource Guide) Vocabulary Review (Teacher’s Resource Guide)

Direct Instruction (approximate time, 15 minutes): Presentation of PUCN “Energy” Power Point

Guided Practice (approximate time, 10 minutes) “What Is Energy?” Worksheet and Answer Key

Assessment and Closure (approximate time, 10 minutes): Post-viewing Discussion and Questions (Teacher’s Resource Guide)

Extension: Optional Reinforcement/Extension Activities (Teacher’s Resource Guide)

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