How the world works - Energy

Introduction

Hello Wonderful PYP4 Students!

The world is full of so many different types of energy.   Well, my friends, it is time for you to go on a hunt...a quest...to find out about the many different forms of energy.  What are they?  How are they formed? How are they made? How are they used?.  It´s time to be researchers and thinkers.  Your major clue is...energy!

What are the forms of energy?                                     

Task

Your mission, PYP4 Super Researchers, is to work together with your partner to become an expert on the different forms of energy.  You will use the links provided to complete independent research on the forms of energy used in our world.  Please pay close attention to the following:

    • Time Management
    • Effective pair work
    • Organization
    • Detailed and descriptive content

 

Websites:

All energy types :

http://www.softschools.com/facts/energy/

More useful websites:

http://www.eia.gov/kids/

http://tiki.oneworld.org/energy/energy.html

http://www.ducksters.com/science/energy.php

 

Electricity facts for kids:

http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/sciencefacts/electricity.html

https://kidskonnect.com/science/electricity/

 

Solar/light power:

http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/sciencefacts/energy/solarpower.html

http://www.fun-facts.org.uk/energy_facts/light-energy.htm

https://kidskonnect.com/science/light/

 

Heat energy:

http://www.ducksters.com/science/heat.php

http://www.fun-facts.org.uk/energy_facts/heat-energy.htm

 

Sound energy:

http://www.fun-facts.org.uk/energy_facts/sound-energy.htm

https://kidskonnect.com/science/sound/

 

Chemical energy:

http://www.softschools.com/facts/energy/chemical_energy_facts/391/

http://www.fun-facts.org.uk/energy_facts/chemical-energy.htm

 

 

Nuclear energy:

http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/sciencefacts/energy/nuclearpower.html

http://www.fplsafetyworld.com/?ver=kkblue&utilid=fplforkids&id=16182

http://www.ducksters.com/science/physics/nuclear_energy_and_fission.php

http://www.fun-facts.org.uk/energy_facts/nuclear-energy.htm

Process

  1. Use the name sticks to determine which classmate you will be working with.
  2. Next, you and your partner will use the given websites to research about the various forms of energy used all over the world.  If you want to "research level up " by using different sites, you may.  However, you must start with the ones given. 
  3. Choose 3 forms of energy and answer the following questions:
    • What is energy?
    • What are the names of your forms of energy?
    • How does your form of energy work?
    • Where is your form of energy used?
    • Who invented your form of energy?
    • Why is your form of energy important in our world?
    • What are some interesting facts about your form of energy?  Think about some Fun Facts to include in your report.

      4. Create a report of your findings.  We will put these on display at the science fair to impress your parents!

Evaluation

WE (well established)

E (established)

D (developing)

 

Written a detailed informative report about 3 forms of energy including at least five paragraphs of writing.

Written an informative report about 3 forms of energy including at least four paragraphs of writing.

Written a report about less than three forms of energy but it is not very clear to understand

 

There is a clear introduction to the report.

There is an introduction to the report.

There is no introduction to the report.

There is a clear conclusion to the report.

There is a conclusion to the report.

There is a conclusion to the report, but it it not very clear.

Each paragraph has a sub heading with appropriate information beneath.

Each paragraph has a sub heading with appropriate information beneath.

Only some paragraphs have a sub heading with information beneath.

There are many facts all about the different forms of energy.

There are facts all about the form of energy.

There are some facts all about the form of energy.

Uses a wide range of technical vocabulary related to the forms of energy.

Uses a range of technical vocabulary related to the form of energy.

Uses some technical vocabulary related to the form of energy.

All punctuation is correctly placed and spelling is accurate.

Most punctuation is correctly placed and spelling is generally accurate.

Some punctuation is correctly placed but spelling is inaccurate in places.

Many images (photos or illustrations) are used to enhance the quality of the report.

Some images (photos or illustrations) are used to enhance the quality of the report.

Very few images (photos or illustrations) are used to enhance the quality of the report.

Transdisciplinary Skills:

I can research and gather information about different forms of energy. (RS)

I can organise the information I find into an organised report. (RS)

I can write a clear report and share the things I have learned with others. (CS)

I can work collaboratively with my partner in order to research the forms of energy. (SS)

Transdisciplinary Skills:

I sometimes research and gather information about different forms of energy. (RS)

I sometimes organise the information I find into an organised report. (RS)

I sometimes write a clear report and share the things I have learned with others. (CS)

I sometimes work collaboratively with my partner in order to research the forms of energy. (SS)

Transdisciplinary Skills:

I find it difficult to research and gather information about different forms of energy. (RS)

I find it difficult to organise the information I find into an organised report. (RS)

I find it difficult to write a clear report and share the things I have learned with others. (CS)

I find it difficult to work collaboratively with my partner in order to research the forms of energy. (SS)

Conclusion

How did it go, Super PYP4 Researchers?  Did you enjoy your "Quest" to become energy experts?  Now, it´s time to reflect on the process.  

  • Fill out the rubric together with your partner or group members.  
  • Discuss what you enjoyed about the project. 
  • What could you do better next time?  
  • How would you change the activity if you could?