James Testo Family and Consumer Sciences / Home and Career Skills: Grade 7 (Recycling; Reducing Waste; Renewable

Energy) Observation - November 12, 2010 Energy Hog

Overview: The lesson will focus on the importance of energy conservation. The lesson will give the students tools and information in relation to energy conservation. Through the use of technology students will play an interactive game at www.energyhog.org to explore and learn new information. Upon completion of interactive activities, students will receive a certificate of completion.

Objectives: In these activities, students will:

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Have an understanding and be able to identify areas in their homes where energy is lost. Have an understanding of the tools and materials necessary to reduce energy waste. Be able to take newly gained information out of the classroom and to students homes and families.

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Materials: White Board or Chalkboard Computer Access to website www.energyhog.org Writing instrument Ticket out the door

Procedure/ Anticipatory Set: Link prior knowledge and beliefs of Environmental issues to new material. Through the use of Bell Ringer questions, interactive web-site, ticket out the door and independent practice students will gain a better understanding of the importance of conserving energy. Students will have a clear understanding of the impacts of energy waste and how they can aid in creating a more positive environmental footprint.

Ask students to answer the following questions: Bell Ringer 1. What are some ways we could conserve energy in the home?
2. How can conserving energy in your home be beneficial?

Ask students for responses.

Lesson instructions:

A. Instruct students to go to web site www.energyhog.org B. Navigate students through web-site and instruct the following:

1. Type in name and pick a character 2. Complete all stages of interactive game, print certificate and give to Mr. Testo. 3. If you complete before class time is over you may explore other activities on site.

Revisit lesson objectives

Independent Practice:

Students will discuss activity at home and suggestions for conserving energy. We will discuss during Bell Ringer during our next class.

Ticket out the door Students will answer the following questions 1. What did you like the most about this web-site and what did you like the least? 2. How can you use this information in your home?

New York State Learning Standards Family and Consumer Sciences

Standard 2 Safe and Healthy Environment: Students will acquire the knowledge and ability necessary to create and maintain a safe and healthy environment. 2.1 Standard 3 Resource Management: Students will be able to manage their personal and community resources. 3,1; 3.2; 3.3

Process Skills: Communication

Thinking

Home and Career Skills Content Topic:

Personal Environment Management Consumer Resource Management Financial Management

Applied Academics
ELA 1X 2 3 4X