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Earth Sun

Individual Independent Projects

Grades:
3-5
Unit:
Cooking with the Sun and Solar Ovens
Lesson Number:
12
Description:
The purpose of this lesson is to allow students to choose an area of interest regarding solar power and research it further in a manner of their choice. Students will produce a final product to display or share at the “Salute to the Sun” culminating event at...
Energy Content:
Light (Visible)
Materials Science
Solar Thermal
Thermal Energy (Heat)
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Learning Goal(s):
Students will plan, gather research materials and create a project of their choice. In doing so student will learn proper research methods (i.e., reliable sources) and how to categorize and translate information. In addition students will become comfortable and familiar presenting information to others. Lastly, students will also learn how to create a rubric for self evaluation.
Pedagogy & Practice:
Culturally Responsive
Engineering Design
Establishing a Culture of Science
Hands-on Materials
Multiple Learning Styles
Project-Based Learning
Research-Secondary
STEAM/Arts
NGSS Science and Engineering Practices:
1: Asking Questions and Defining Problems
3: Planning and Carrying Out Investigations
6: Constructing Explanations and Designing Solutions
Author:
Lisa Morgan
Relevant NGSS PE:
4-ESS3-1
5-ESS3-1
Other Subjects Covered:
ELA: Informational Text
ELA: Reading: Scientific & Technical
ELA: Writing
Estimated Activity Length:
10 hours