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Greetings & Welcome Kernersville Middle School 6 th Grade Science, Teacher: Mrs. Edna Thompson, 9-8-10 ESSENTIAL QUESTION (E.Q. – Classwork) 5.01 Which.

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1 Greetings & Welcome Kernersville Middle School 6 th Grade Science, Teacher: Mrs. Edna Thompson, 9-8-10 ESSENTIAL QUESTION (E.Q. – Classwork) 5.01 Which of the renewable sources of energy will still be used in 100 years? HOMEWORK (H): None http://www.weirdlyodd.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/tidal-energy-power.jpg CLASSROOM CAPTAINS 1 st Paper – Alec, GeordanAssistant – Jose D. Books: Grant, Jose C.Folders: Travis, Kaley 2 nd Paper – Jordan, CheyAssistant – Jared Books: Will, ValerieFolders: Luis, Ethan 3 rd Paper – Yanely, KatelynAssistant – Benjamin Folders: Alonzo, Zachary Lunch: Cierra, Samantha 4 th Paper – Evann, KyleAssistant – Ashley S. Folders: Sarah, Alex

2 SCIENCE TEST SEPTEMBER 15 WEDTest in 2 days 16 THU Test Tomorrow 17 FRITest Today 17 REMINDER! 7 more school days!

3 http://www.windenergyplanning.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/wind-energy- ball.jpg ACTIVATION 5 minutes Describe two types of renewable energy. 1._____________________________ _____________________________ _____________________________2._____________________________

4 http://saferenvironment.files.wordpress.com/2008/11/turbines-water.jpg VOCABULARY (5 minutes) The wind energy turns the turbines which provides electricity. What I think it is…

5 http://saferenvironment.files.wordpress.com/2008/11/turbines-water.jpg VOCABULARY (5 minutes) turbines: various machines in which kinetic energy of something moving is converted to rotary mechanical power What I think it is…

6 LEARN SOMETHING NEW (10 minutes) Please turn to page 171-178 in your books. Wrap up your group answers to review. 1.read the passage 2.answer the questions on each page 3.answer the questions at the end SEPUP-Activity 1: Energy from the Sun

7 LEARN SOMETHING NEW (10 minutes) 1. How does the sun provide energy? 2. What are some renewable sources of energy? 3. How does the shape of the mirrors (p. 172) make them more effective? 4. What are solar cells made of and how do they work? 5. What are some advantages of wind power?

8 LEARN SOMETHING NEW (10 minutes) SEPUP-Activity 1: Energy from the Sun 6. How can winds be used to generate energy? 7. How are tidal power plants similar to hydroelectric power plants? How are they different? 8. How are biomass fuels similar to energy sources such as wind and water? How are these fuels different? 9. How can geothermal energy be used to generate electricity?

9 LEARN SOMETHING NEW (10 minutes) SEPUP-Activity 1: Energy from the Sun 1. What is solar energy? 2. How are the wind and flowing water related to solar energy? 3. How are active and passive solar heating systems different? 4. List three examples of biomass fuels? 5. What limits the use of geothermal energy?

10 SUMMARIZING: One-Sentence Summary Frame Write your response on your E.Q. Log (3-5 minutes) Which of the renewable sources of energy will still be used in 100 years? (>/= 3-5 sentences)


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