Introduction
Introduction
Hello scientists! On this journey, you will use different resources to collect information on different forms and sources of energy.
You will be divided into table groups to complete this task. Even though you are working in groups, there will be some activities that you will be graded on as an individual. You will find a grading rubric under the evaluation tab.
The final activity will be a group created project in which you will present your findings to the class. This may be in a PowerPoint, poster, brochure or oral presentation.
Task
Task
Well, it has finally happened! We are facing a power shortage in our area due to people playing too many video games, watching too many cartoons, and wasting electricity. There is a way to keep us from facing a total loss of power, or blackout, though. A mad scientist, Doctor Powers, has offered to build us an energy generating system of our own but there is a catch. In order to continue having energy available to us you must find a way to convince Dr. Powers that you have researched the types of energy that are around us.
Easy enough, right?
As I said, there is a catch. You will also be given an alternate source of energy to investigate and you will use this information to convince Dr. Powers that there is a better source of energy for our community than what we are currently using.
If you are unsuccessful in this quest, we will be facing a total loss of power for an undetermined amount of time.
Process
Process
| •Complete a scavenger hunt using online resources to completethe energy information sheet. In order to share the workloadequally, you may want to consider having 2 group membersresearch half of the sources listed and the other 2 group memberswill research the remaining sources. The two groups will then sharethe results with one another.•What kind of energy user are you? Take the Use Energy Wisely quiz tofind out. This will be an individual activity. You will then complete theEnergy and Sources of Energy Quiz independently for a grade.•Each member of the group will research a renewable or non-renewableenergy source. An energy source study guide is available to help yougather the information that you need. You can also find some helpfulwebsites listed on the resources page.•As a group research and make a picture graph and bar graph of the household energy used in United States using the online resources. What uses the most energy? The least? What is the percentagedifference between the most and the least?•Once all the research has been done, the group should decide whichenergy source, renewable or non-renewable, to present to Dr. Powersas a better source of energy than what we currently use.•The energy source that your group chooses will be presented in a PPT,poster or brochure. Your group will decide what method to use.The information on the study guide will be the information that youshould include in your final presentation.•The evaluation rubric will provide you with a guide as to how you willbe graded on this activity. |
Energy Resources US Energy Information Administration
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Graph Resources Pie graph on household energy use in the U.S. LearnZillion lesson about picture graph LearnZillion lesson about bar graphs SoftSchool quiz about pictographs SoftSchool quiz about pictographs SoftSchool quiz about bar graphs SoftSchool quiz about bar graphs SoftSchool quiz about bar graphs
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Evaluation
Evaluation 
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Collaborative effort with group members (Students will grade group members on this category) |
Student was an engaged partner, listening to suggestions of others and working cooperatively throughout lesson. |
Student was an engaged partner but had trouble listening to others and/or working cooperatively. |
Student cooperated with others, but needed prompting to stay on-task. |
Student did not work effectively with others. |
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Energy Scavenger Hunt (Individual contribution to team task) |
You contributed 4 or more facts toward completion of your group's scavenger hunt. |
You contributed only 3 facts toward completion of your group's scavenger hunt |
You contributed only 2 facts toward completion of your group's scavenger hunt |
You contributed 1 or no facts toward completion of your group's scavenger hunt. |
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Completion of study guide (Individual contribution) |
You completed your study guide with quality information that was helpful to your team in making the decision on the best source of energy |
You completed most of your study guide with some information that was helpful to your team in making the decision on the best source of energy |
You completed some of your study guide. However, the information was not enough to help your team make the decision on the best source of energy. |
You completed only part of your study guide. However none of your information was helpful to the team in making the decision on the best source of energy. |
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Presentation (Team effort to present persuasive information) |
All 4 team members participated in the presentation. AND Good emphasis was given to information that persuades the audience. |
3 of the 4 team members participated in the presentation. OR Some emphasis was given to information that persuades the audience. |
2 of the 4 team members participated in the presentation. OR Little emphasis was given to information that persuades the audience. |
Only 1 team members participated in the presentation. OR No emphasis was given to information that persuades the audience. |
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Demonstrate knowledge of Basic Information about Energy (Team effort) |
All 4 members of your team scored 80% or better on the Energy and Energy Sources Quiz. |
3 members of your team scored 80% or better on the Energy and Energy Sources Quiz. |
Only 2 members of your team scored 80% or better on the Energy and Energy Sources Quiz. |
Only 1 or no members of your team scored 80% or better on the Energy and Energy Sources Quiz. |
Conclusion
Conclusion
Congratulations!!! Your group was successfully able to convince Dr. Powers that there are better energy sources available and he has agreed to build us another energy generating system so that we can continue enjoying the benefits that we are used to.
Hopefully, you will continue your own personal quest of learning more about energy sources and ways to conserve energy to make a positive impact on our world.
Credits
Teacher Page
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Welcome: Forms of energy
Description: This WebQuest will provide students an opportunity to collaborate in small groups and discover what forms of energy exist around us. The final product will be a student-created PPT, poster, or brochure that discusses various forms of energy.
Grade Level: 3-5
Curriculum: Science
Keywords: forms, energy, kinetic, mechanical, potential, renewable, non-renewable
Science
•Students will understand that the sun is the main source of heat and light for things living on Earth. They will also understand that the motion of rubbing objects together may produce heat.
•Provide evidence showing that the sun is the source of heat and light for Earth. (Compare temperatures in sunny and shady places, observe and report how sunlight helps plant growth, provide examples of how sunlight affects people and animals by providing heat and light, identify and discuss misconceptions about heat sources). (Utah.3.Science.5.1)
Math
Language Arts
Comprehension & Collaboration
Energy Scavenger Hunt
1. What is energy? ___________________________________________________________
2. The two main types of energy are __________________ and kinetic energy.
3. List 4 forms of energy and provide an example of each form.
4. What unit is used to measure sound energy? ______________
5. Describe electrical energy._____________________________________________________
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6. Compare and contrast alternative renewable and non-renewable energy resources. How are they different? How are they alike?____________________________________________________________________________
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7. Provide an example of kinetic energy_____________________________________________
8. Provide an example of potential energy. __________________________________________
Energy Scavenger Hunt (cont.)
9. What are some ways that you can conserve energy and why should we save energy?_____________________________________________________________________________
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10. What does the Law of Conservation of Energy tell us?___________________________________
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11. List 4 non-renewable energy sources.
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12. List 5 of the most commonly used renewable energy sources.
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13. What is the unit for measuring heat energy ___________________________________.
14. Electrical energy, or electricity, is measured in ________________.
Study guide for energy source Name ______________________________________________
Energy source _______________________________________
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3. How is this source of energy harmful to the environment? _______________________
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4. Where is this type of energy source used? _____________________________________
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5. Is it currently being used in Utah? __________________________________________
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6. Would you recommend this energy source to Dr. Powers as a better source of energy than what we currently are using? Why or why not? ________________________________________
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Energy and Sources of Energy Quiz Name_________________________
Choose the best answer to the questions below.
1. Energy is defined as __________________.
a. the change of states of matter
b. the amount of force required to do work
c. always from the sun or the power company
d. the ability to do work
2. Renewable energy sources include all of the following except_________________.
a. sun
b. coal
c. geothermal
d. hydro-power
3. We measure sound energy in ____________________.
a. kilograms
b. bytes
c. decibels
d. pounds
4. Electrical energy, or electricity, is _________________.
a. an object in motion
b. transfer of energy from one place to another
c. energy stored in an object’s height
d. created only from heat
5. Fossil fuels are made up of ____________________ , are a ___________ source of energy and are ______________ for the environment.
6. The two main categories of energy are _______________.
a. mechanical and work energy
b. kinetic and potential energy
c. potential and electrical energy
d. heat and kinetic energy
7. The unit of measurement for electricity is ____________.
a. degrees
b. heat
c. joules
d. Calories
8. . According to the Law of Conservation of energy, energy is not ______________________________________________.
a. created or destroyed but it can change forms.
b. only found in more than one form.
c. only destroyed but it’s also created through combing forms of energy.
d. available anywhere except from the power company.
9. Conservation of energy is important so that we can ______________________________.
a. Increase the amount of pollution in the environment.
b. use all of our available fossil fuels.
c. save money
d. preserve our environment for generations to come.
10. Non-renewable energy sources ________________________.
a. took millions of years to create and will run out one day
d. contain a lot of carbon
c. are fairly cheap to use
d. All of the above