Alternative Energy Sources
Created By:
Fran Glick
Title/Role:
Professional Research Librarian
Organization/School Name:
Baltimore County Public Schools
Location:
Maryland
Grade Level:
6 Type of Lesson:
Lesson in a unit Type of Schedule:
Flexible Collaboration Continuum:
Intensive Content Area:
Science Content Topic:
Obtaining and using natural resources and environmental impact. Scenario:
As part of the planning process for an upcoming sixth grade science unit on Sustainability the content leader for science makes an appointment with the school librarian(SL) The content leader wants the students to engage in a research activity that will help them to work with the content of the unit and connect to global issues. Together the content leader and the SL plan a series of lessons in which the students will research the impact of the attainment and use of energy sources on the environment. Students will spend two periods doing research. The team decides that the students will participate in a mock panel discussion on the topic of alternative energy sources. Together they create a rubric for the student research process and panel discussion. The science teacher will introduce the students to an overview of alternative energy sources before the visit to the library. Students will be divided into teams of two. The SL will guide students in the research process, note taking, citations and the selection of resources. Overview:
As part of a science unit on conservation, sixth grade students will research alternative energy sources and communicate their knowledge by participating in a panel discussion on mock alternative energy solutions. An essential question framing their inquiry is: Which alternative energy sources will sustain a healthier and cleaner environment? Final Product:
Students compose prepared remarks and deliver oral presentations for panel discussions. All work must be properly cited. Library Lesson:
Students will find and balance diverse points of view while researching a topic. Estimated Lesson Time:
120 minutes Have you taught this lesson before:
Yes