GRADE 9 ELECTRICTITY: Production of Electricity
PREAMBLE: The global environment and the very existance of mankind and all other living things on earth are under threat due to the use of energy throughout the world. Various energy technologies spew vast amounts of pollution or CO2 into the air or threaten human health with substances which are toxic or mutagens.
Other energy technologies are wasteful and result in vast
areas of forest to be stripped bare. Other technologies,
although "environmentally friendly" are extremely expensive and will
provide very little energy. There are no perfect solutions to the
world-wide energy problem.
The grade 9 science class will be doing a group project relating to the
"societal implications" of various types of fuels and/or energy
sources such as:
· wind -
· solar -
· geothermal -
· fossil fuels -
· nuclear -
· hydrogen fuel cells or other technologies
· biomass -
· tidal power -
· conservation technologies -
· hydroelectric -
· other topic of your choice-
The project will focus on issues such as sustainability, environmental impact,
cost and its ability to meet society's demands. The presentation will be
around 15 minutes in length.
GROUP SIZES: Groups of three or four are preferred, but I
understand that some students may prefer to work in a group of two or
individually.
PRESENTATION DATES:
Presentations will take place on Monday, June 2 to Wednesday, June 4.
Presentation times will be decided later:
PROJECT EVALUATION: attached page. Mr. Koivu will meet with each group briefly
in the hallway immediately after their presentation for a debriefing and
to let them know the level achieved.
ASSIGNMENT DATES:
Computer Lab Room 111N: Wednesday, May 28
Computer Lab Room 111N Thursday, May 29
THE PROJECT WILL INVOLVE THE FOLLOWING:
The PowerPoint (minimum 12 slides) or Prezi will
focus on:
A: Basic information on the
technical aspects of the type of energy conversion technology. Answer the
question: "How
does it work?"
B: Issues such as
1. sustainability
2. renewability
3. environmental impact
4. cost
5. impact on global warming
6. its ability to meet society's demands in a timely manner. (ie: Does it produce during the day versus
night? Also, does it vary with the
season? Is it available everywhere in
the world?)
During the presenation, students
should focus on NOT reading from their notes but try to talk in a natural,
conversational manner.
20% Bonus: CLASS ACTIVITY:
Each group may include an BRIEF activity which will "engage" the
class and provide a review of the topic. This may include a
well-organized, well-run game such as "Jeopardy", a quiz, crossword
puzzle or another form of a worksheet. Word searches will not be
allowed!!
Guidelines for doing a POWER POINT PRESENTATION
The PowerPoint presentation will focus on providing information on the
technical aspects of the type of energy (how it works) and impacts on society
and the environment. Your focus should be on improving the quality of
your delivery.
I expect to see on your PowerPoint to have:
· No paragraphs or blocks of text
· Minimal use of full sentences,
or none at all
· Point form bullets
· Attractive and pertinent graphs
· Avoidance of "overly
busy" or garish backgrounds which make overlying text impossible to read.
· Simple, uncluttered pages.
If in doubt, use less information per page rather than more information,
and add additional pages.
· Avoidance of unnecessary detail
which will bore your audience
The student presenters will:
· be facing the audience at all
times, either directly or at a slight angle
· NOT read blocks of text from
the PowerPoint
· use the point form notes on the
PowerPoint as a guide to stay organized
· add extra information which
does not appear on the PowerPoint, in a natural, conversational style
· be well rehearsed and know
their topic
· make seamless transitions
between group members
· have a clear voice, loud enough
to be heard by everyone
· try for expression in your tone of voice