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In the past year Baltimore County residents have experienced numerous power outages from Hurricane Irene and the derecho in late June. Schools were closed, hundreds of thousands were without power and people died due to lack of heat or air-conditioning. Much of Baltimore County uses above ground power lines like the picture at right. How should power lines be installed, above or below ground? Next Click to access video Image Source: ClipArt.com by subscription Click here to watch the YouTube video

You will read the following information to gain knowledge about the debate between above ground and below ground power lines. SCE&G Above vs. Below debate Easy Fix? Entergy Study Underground Lines Converting Overhead to Underground read only the first two pages of text. Take notes using the resource below. You will use these notes when completing the activity on Slide 4You will use these Cornell Note Taking PageCornell Note Taking Page Next Image Source: ClipArt.com by subscription

Use the information and statistics handout to complete the exercise.exercise Information and Statistics Next Image Sources: ClipArt.com by subscription

Write an effective editorial stating why or why not power lines should move underground. Use your notes for support.effective editorial Refer to the rubric when writing. rubric Next Image Source: ClipArt.com

Additional resources related to power lines, power outages, and career opportunities.  Careers: Power Distributor and Dispatcher Careers: Power Distributor and Dispatcher  How does a transformer work? How does a transformer work?  New York Underground Power New York Underground Power  BGE Storm Center BGE Storm Center  Current BGE Outages Current BGE Outages Next Image Source: ClipArt

BCPS Curriculum Describe the core technologies (mechanical, structural, electrical, electronic, thermal, fluid, optical, bio, and material) as they are applied in the designed world. (10.A) Identify and describe applications of electrical technology in the designed world such as generators, electric motors, alarm systems, and automobile electrical systems. (13.C) Describe the production, conversion, transmission, and application of different forms of energy such as mechanical, radiant, chemical, thermal, electrical, and nuclear. (18.A) Maryland State Curriculum Maryland State Curriculum Develop an understanding of the core concepts of technology. (ITEA, STL 2) Develop an understanding of the cultural, social, economic, and political effects of technology. (ITEA, STL 4) Common Core State Standards Reading: 1. Read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences from it; cite specific textual evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions drawn from the text. Writing: 7. Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects based on focused questions, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation. Standards for the 21 st Century Learner Standards for the 21 st Century Learner Read, view, and listen for information presented in any format (e.g. textual, visual, media, digital) in order to make inferences and gather meaning Use strategies to draw conclusions from information and apply knowledge to curricular areas, real-world situations, and further investigations. NETS Student Standards 3. b. locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and ethically use information from a variety of sources and media. 3 c. evaluate and select information sources and digital tools based on the appropriateness to specific tasks. 4. c. collect and analyze data to identify solutions and/or make informed decisions Maryland Financial Literacy Standards 6.12.C.2. Analyze the consequences of business practices to individuals, families, and society. Time Frame: One 50 minute time period Differentiation: Direct students to use comprehension tools included in databases, such as: audio read-aloud, labeled reading levels, and embedded dictionaries. Learning Styles:Learning Styles: Visual, Auditory, Reflective, Global, Analytical AVID Strategies: Cornell notes Notes to the teacher: Preview the rubric. Make changes as necessary. Due to time constraints please assign students a star color. There is no difference in difficulty level. If both stars are present all students will complete the reading/task. The wiki on slide 3 was created specifically for this project. The teacher does not need to do anything extra. Last updated: July 2012 Created by Alexis Mazur Library Media Specialist BCPS Slam Dunk Research Model, Copyright 2012, Baltimore County Public Schools, MD, all rights reserved. The models may be used for educational, non-profit school use only. All other uses, transmissions, and duplications are prohibited unless permission is granted expressly. This lesson is based on Jamie McKenzie’s Slam Dunk Lesson McKenzie’s Slam Dunk Lesson module