Saving Energy at School Lesson Plan

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1 Prviding energy educatin t students in the cmmunities we serve. That s ur Prmise t Michigan. Saving Energy at Schl Lessn Plan Cnsumers Energy s Saving Energy at Schl Lessn Supprts the Michigan Grade Level Cntent Expectatins and Cmmn Cre State Standards SCIENCE Sixth Inquiry Analysis and Cmmunicatin S.IA Evaluate data, claims, and persnal knwledge thrugh cllabrative science discurse. S.IA Cmmunicate and defend findings f bservatins and investigatins using evidence. Inquiry Prcess S.IP Cnstruct charts and graphs frm data and bservatins Reflectin and Scial Implicatins S.RS Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses f claims, arguments, and data S.RS Design slutins t prblems using technlgy MATHEMATICS Statistics & Prbability 6.SP.5 Summarize numerical data sets in relatin t their cntext ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS Reading Standards fr Infrmatinal Text (RI) Integratin f Knwledge and Ideas RI.6.7 Integrate infrmatin presented in different media r frmats (e.g., visually quantitatively) as well as in wrds t develp a cherent understanding f a tpic r issue. Writing Standards (W) Research t Build and Present Knwledge W.6.7 Cnduct shrt research prjects t answer a questin, drawing n several surces and refcusing the inquiry when apprpriate. Speaking and Listening Standards (SL) Presentatin f Knwledge and Ideas SL.6.4 Present claims and findings, sequencing ideas lgically and using pertinent descriptins, facts, and details t accentuate main ideas r themes; use apprpriate eye cntact, adequate vlume, and clear prnunciatin. SL.6.5 Include multimedia cmpnents (e.g., graphics, images, music, sund) and visual displays in presentatins t clarify infrmatin. SL.6.6 Adapt speech t a variety f cntexts and tasks, demnstrating cmmand f frmal English when indicated r apprpriate. Language Standards (L) Cnventins f Standard English L.6.1 Demnstrate cmmand f the cnventins f standard English grammar and usage when writing r speaking Cnsumers Energy. All rights reserved. Fr mre great lessn plans and ther resurces visit:

2 Prviding energy educatin t students in the cmmunities we serve. That s ur Prmise t Michigan. SCIENCE Seventh Inquiry Analysis and Cmmunicatin S.IA Evaluate data, claims, and persnal knwledge thrugh cllabrative science discurse. S.IA Cmmunicate and defend findings f bservatins and investigatins using evidence. Inquiry Prcess S.IP Cnstruct charts and graphs frm data and bservatins Reflectin and Scial Implicatins S.RS Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses f claims, arguments, and data S.RS Identify the need fr making scientific decisins MATHEMATICS Statistics & Prbability 7.SP.2 Use data frm a randm sample t draw inferences abut a ppulatin with an unknwn characteristic f interest. ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS Writing Standards (W) Research t Build and Present Knwledge W.7.7 Cnduct shrt research prjects t answer a questin, drawing n several surces and generating additinal related, fcused questins fr further research and investigatin. Speaking and Listening Standards (SL) Presentatin f Knwledge and Ideas SL.7.4 Present claims and findings, emphasizing salient pints in a fcused, cherent manner with pertinent descriptins, facts, details, and examples; use apprpriate eye cntact, adequate vlume, and clear prnunciatin. SL.7.5 Include multimedia cmpnents and visual displays in presentatins t clarify claims and findings and emphasize salient pints. SL.7.6 Adapt speech t a variety f cntexts and tasks, demnstrating cmmand f frmal English when indicated r apprpriate. Language Standards (L) Cnventins f Standard English L.7.1 Demnstrate cmmand f the cnventins f standard English grammar and usage when writing r speaking Cnsumers Energy. All rights reserved. Fr mre great lessn plans and ther resurces visit:

3 Prviding energy educatin t students in the cmmunities we serve. That s ur Prmise t Michigan. SCIENCE Eighth Scientific Inquiry E1.1D Identify patterns in data and relate them t theretical mdels. E1.2B Identify and critique arguments abut persnal r scietal issues based n scientific evidence. E1.2G Identify scientific tradeffs in design decisins and chse amng alternative slutins. Scientific Reflectin and Scial Implicatin E2.2B Identify differences in the rigin and use f renewable (e.g., slar, wind, water, bimass) and nnrenewable (e.g., fssil fuels, nuclear) surces f energy. E2.4A Describe renewable and nnrenewable surces f energy fr human cnsumptin (electricity fuels), cmpare their effects n the envirnment, and include verall cst and benefits. ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS Writing Standards (W) Research t Build and Present Knwledge W.8.7 Cnduct shrt research prjects t answer a questin (including a self-generated questin), drawing n several surces and generating additinal related, fcused questins that allw fr multiple avenues f explratin. Speaking and Listening Standards (SL) Presentatin f Knwledge and Ideas SL.8.4 Present claims and findings, emphasizing salient pints in a fcused, cherent manner with relevant evidence, sund valid reasning, and well-chsen details; use apprpriate eye cntact, adequate vlume, and clear prnunciatin. SL.8.5 Integrate multimedia and visual displays int presentatins t clarify infrmatin, strengthen claims and evidence, and add interest. SL.8.6 Adapt speech t a variety f cntexts and tasks, demnstrating cmmand f frmal English when indicated r apprpriate. Language Standards (L) Cnventins f Standard English L.8.1 Demnstrate cmmand f the cnventins f standard English grammar and usage when writing r speaking Cnsumers Energy. All rights reserved. Fr mre great lessn plans and ther resurces visit:

4 Prviding energy educatin t students in the cmmunities we serve. That s ur Prmise t Michigan. Nine-Ten and Eleven-Twelve English Language Arts Writing Standards (W) Research t Build and Present Knwledge W Cnduct shrt as well as mre sustained research prjects t answer a questin (including a self-generated questin) r slve a prblem; narrw r braden the inquiry when apprpriate; synthesize multiple surces n the subject, demnstrating understanding f the subject under investigatin. W Cnduct shrt as well as mre sustained research prjects t answer a questin (including a self-generated questin) r slve a prblem; narrw r braden the inquiry when apprpriate; synthesize multiple surces n the subject, demnstrating understanding f the subject under investigatin. Speaking and Listening Standards (SL) Presentatin f Knwledge and Ideas SL Present infrmatin, findings, and supprting evidence clearly, cncisely, and lgically such that listeners can fllw the line f reasning and the rganizatin, develpment, substance, and style are apprpriate t purpse, audience, and task. SL Make strategic use f digital media (e.g., textual, graphical, audi, visual, and interactive elements) in presentatins t enhance understanding f findings, reasning, and evidence and t add interest. SL Adapt speech t a variety f cntexts and tasks, demnstrating cmmand f frmal English when indicated r apprpriate. SL Present infrmatin, findings, and supprting evidence, cnveying a clear and distinct perspective, such that listeners can fllw the line f reasning, alternative r ppsing perspective are addressed, and the rganizatin, develpment, substance, and style are apprpriate t purpse, audience, and a range f frmal and infrmal tasks. SL Make strategic use f digital media (e.g., textual, graphical, audi, visual, and interactive elements) in presentatins t enhance understanding f findings, reasning, and evidence and t add interest. SL Adapt speech t a variety f cntexts and tasks, demnstrating cmmand f frmal English when indicated r apprpriate. Language Standards (L) Cnventins f Standard English L Demnstrate cmmand f the cnventins f standard English grammar and usage when writing r speaking. L Demnstrate cmmand f the cnventins f standard English grammar and usage when writing r speaking Cnsumers Energy. All rights reserved. Fr mre great lessn plans and ther resurces visit:

5 Prviding energy educatin t students in the cmmunities we serve. That s ur Prmise t Michigan. Grades 6-12 Literacy in Histry/Scial Studies, Science, & Technical Subjects Grade Bands 6 th 8 th, 9 th --10 th, & 11 th --12 th English Language Arts Standards Science & Technical Subjects Key Ideas and Details RST Fllw precisely a multistep prcedure when carrying ut experiments, taking measurements, r perfrming technical tasks. RST Fllw precisely a cmplex multistep prcedure when carrying ut experiments, taking measurements, r perfrming technical tasks, attending t special cases r exceptins defined in the text. RST Fllw precisely a cmplex multistep prcedure when carrying ut experiments, taking measurements, r perfrming technical tasks; analyze the specific results based n explanatins in the text. Integratin f Knwledge and Ideas RST Cmpare and cntrast the infrmatin gained frm experiments, simulatins, vide, r multimedia surces with that gained frm reading a text n the same tpic. RST Cmpare and cntrast findings presented in a text t thse frm ther surces (including their wn experiments), nting when the findings supprt r cntradict previus explanatins r accunts. RST Synthesize infrmatin frm a range f surces (e.g., texts, experiments, simulatins) int a cherent understanding f a prcess, phenmenn, r cncept, reslving cnflicting infrmatin when pssible. Research t Build and Present Knwledge WHST Cnduct shrt research prjects t answer a questin (including a self-generated questin), drawing n several surces and generating additinal related, fcused questins that allw fr multiple avenues f explratin. WHST Cnduct shrt as well as mre sustained research prjects t answer a questin (including a self-generated questin) r slve a prblem; narrw r braden the inquiry when apprpriate; synthesize multiple surces n the subject, demnstrating understanding f the subject under investigatin. WHST Cnduct shrt as well as mre sustained research prjects t answer a questin (including a self-generated questin) r slve a prblem; narrw r braden the inquiry when apprpriate; synthesize multiple surces n the subject, demnstrating understanding f the subject under investigatin Cnsumers Energy. All rights reserved. Fr mre great lessn plans and ther resurces visit:

6 Prviding energy educatin t students in the cmmunities we serve. That s ur Prmise t Michigan. Lessn Outcme The student will analyze the schl s energy use and prpse energy efficient practices thrughut the schl. Ratinale / Purpse fr Lessn Accrding t The Alliance t Save Energy, schls spend mre mney n energy than n cmputers and textbks cmbined. Schls culd save mney by reducing energy use and becming mre energy efficient. By surveying the schl s energy spending, students will familiarize themselves with energy csts in a real-wrld setting and make recmmendatins fr energy efficient practices based n their findings. Thrugh their recmmendatins and prpsals, students will be able t see hw their actins can impact the schl. Resurces / Materials Required Cpies f Survey the Schl handut (belw) Let s Save Energy at Schl sheet (belw) Ability fr students t speak with administratrs r building/grunds keepers t answer questins frm the Survey the Schl handut. Materials fr presentatins, such as cmputer used fr slideshw presentatins, pster bard, markers, r paper fr brchures and psters. Anticipatry Set The Cst f Electricity lessn plan n ur website wuld be a gd intrductin t this lessn t give students backgrund knwledge n energy csts and energy efficiency. Hwever, this lessn can als be dne independently. In a class discussin, have students list all f the ways the schl uses energy. Encurage students t think f the energy uses bth in and ut f the classrm. Ask the students what type f things impact energy use. Give the students an example, such as drafty drs r windws that ultimately require the schl t either use mre heat r set the heating system at a higher temperature Cnsumers Energy. All rights reserved. Fr mre great lessn plans and ther resurces visit:

7 Prviding energy educatin t students in the cmmunities we serve. That s ur Prmise t Michigan. Prcedures Break students int five grups. Assign each grup ne f the areas n the Survey the Schl handut. Have student grups cmplete the questins fr their assigned sectin. Have student grups cmpile and reprt their findings t the whle class. If time allws, have students put tgether a presentatin with pictures r ther examples f their findings. Using the gathered infrmatin, have students determine if the schl is using energy wisely r if there are areas that culd be imprved. After students cnsider all f the ways the schl uses energy and pssible areas f imprvement, have each student grup select an area f the schl t prmte energy efficiency. (Areas culd include lighting, windws, drs, fd service, r appliances such as cmputers, and heating and cling.) Fr their selected area, each grup shuld: Define the prblem. Research energy efficient ptins. ( List viable ptins fr imprvement, including assciated csts. Chse ne ptin and create a methd fr sharing recmmendatins with the whle class. Implement the recmmendatins f each grup. See the Let s Save Energy at Schl handut fr ideas n implementing the energy-saving techniques. Clsure After recmmended strategies have been implemented, track mnthly energy savings fr the schl. Extensins Have students discuss ways t save energy at hme Cnsumers Energy. All rights reserved. Fr mre great lessn plans and ther resurces visit:

8 Prviding energy educatin t students in the cmmunities we serve. That s ur Prmise t Michigan. Name: SURVEY the SCHOOL Date: Yu knw that the schl uses a lt f energy t perate, but hw des the schl s design and energy-using systems impact the schl s energy use? Investigate and answer the fllwing questins t becme mre familiar with yur schl. Schl Overview 1. When was the schl built? 2. Hw many hurs per week is the schl in use? 3. In additin t the schl itself, what else n the schl prperty uses energy? (Such as athletic areas, strage r facilities areas, utdr lighting, transprtatin, etc.) 4. What type f energy is used t pwer lighting, heating, cling, and water heating? 5. Wh is respnsible fr cntrlling the schl s energy use? Is there a develped system fr mnitring the schl s energy usage? 6. Is there a develped system fr maintaining energy-pwered equipment? Building Exterir 1. What material is the building made f? The rf? What is the general cnditin f the building exterir? 2. Hw many exterir windws des the schl have? What is the general cnditin f the windws? (Nte any brken windws.) 3. Are there any drafty exterir windws r drs? 4. Examine and recrd the schl s ability t receive sunlight. Which directin des the schl face? Are there shade-prviding trees near the schl? Are there awnings n the windws? Lighting 1. What type f lighting is used in the schl? 2. Hw are the lights cntrlled? Can they be turned n and ff? In which areas f the schl? Can the lights be dimmed? If s, where? 3. Examine and recrd the natural lighting f the schl? 4. What type f lighting is used when schl is nt in sessin? 2014 Cnsumers Energy. All rights reserved. Fr mre great lessn plans and ther resurces visit:

9 Prviding energy educatin t students in the cmmunities we serve. That s ur Prmise t Michigan. Heating 1. What type f heating and cling system des the schl use? 2. Hw is the temperature fr bth heating and cling cntrlled? 3. Investigate and recrd the maintenance f the heating and cling systems. 4. Hw is the schl s water heated? 5. Hw is the water s temperature set and cntrlled? 6. Des the water heating system have any leaks? Are the pipes insulated? Appliances 1. What type f appliances des the schl use, in the ffice, cmputer labs, and kitchen? 2. What year were the appliances purchased? Are they Energy Star prducts? 3. Is there a system develped fr maintaining the appliances? 4. What are the prcedures fr using the appliances? **Building Survey questins adapted frm The Natinal Energy Educatin Develpment Prject. ( Cnsumers Energy. All rights reserved. Fr mre great lessn plans and ther resurces visit:

10 Prviding energy educatin t students in the cmmunities we serve. That s ur Prmise t Michigan. Let s Save Energy at Schl! Here are sme ideas. What else can yu cme up with? 1. Present yur survey findings and recmmendatins t ther classes, the schl bard and administratrs, and parent-teacher rganizatins. Create a pamphlet r brchure. Create a schl display r art prject t cmmunicate yur findings n energy, efficiency, and the envirnment. 2. Invlve the entire schl students, teachers, administratrs, fd service, main ffice, and cunselrs. 3. Get help frm utside surces, such as lcal businesses r nn-prfit rganizatins. These utside surces culd prvide infrmatin r presentatins n energy efficiency, r they culd dnate time, mney, r materials t help yur schl becme mre energy efficient. 4. Establish energy patrl teams t ensure new practices are being fllwed Cnsumers Energy. All rights reserved. Fr mre great lessn plans and ther resurces visit: