Gold 8 Energy Source Project

To spread the information you have acquired, each group will create a notetaker. The information on the notetaker is the minimal information that someone would need to know to make informed choices about your energy source.

The notetaker must contain:

1. 4 vocabulary words
2. Where the energy comes from
3. How the energy is/could be used
4. Advantages and disadvantages
5. Technologies associated with the energy source

Models don’t last forever so you will need to create an iMovie that:
1.    Explains why you chose to build the 3-D model you did.

a.    What are you demonstrating?
b.    Are you demonstrating a concept or a technology? (what causes wind or wind turbine)
c.    How does your model relate to your energy source?

2.    Explains and shows how your model works.

a.    What are the different parts of your model?
b.    How do the different parts work together?

3.    Explains the importance of your energy source as an alternative to fossil fuels.

a.    What are the advantages and disadvantages of your energy source?
b.    What can it be used for? (electricity, heat, light, vehicle fuel, etc.)

The scoring rubric for the iMovie can be found here:  3-D Model Presentation Rubric

All of the energy sources we are studying can be used to produce electricity but each source uses processes that are unique. In this section of the project we will be creating 3-D models to demonstrate ideas and concepts that are integral to the energy sources.

3-D Model Requirements:

• Each group will complete at least one model
• Model must demonstrate a concept that is unique to your energy source
• Model must be accurate and informative
• Model must include a detailed written explanation
• Model must help others to understand your energy source
• The process and final product will be documented through photos and video

3-D Model Steps:
1. Get together as your energy source group. Be sure to bring your answer to the 5/5 warm-up.

Think about the energy source you are studying, what is the idea/concept that is most important and that makes your energy source different from the others? Explain.

2. Decide what concept you will demonstrate and brainstorm/research ideas about how to demonstrate your concept.

3. Complete the 3-D Model Proposal: 3-D Model Proposal

Use the 3-D Model Proposal Exemplar to help: 3-D Model Proposal Exemplar

4. Check 3-D Model Proposal with Mr. Sames

5. Collect materials and begin building

Be sure to document the process (still camera or video camera)

6. Write a paragraph describing what your groups model is showing.

7. Create an iMovie of your model with explanation.

Grading:

Everyone will receive an individual grade based on the following:

• A reflection on the model building process with explanation of your role in completing the model
• The model itself
• The completed iMovie

The amount of information about different energy sources can be overwhelming. The information is easier to interpret if displayed visually. So…

Go to Google

1. Do an image search for your alternative energy source plus the words “Maine energy use”.

• For example enter: “solar Maine energy use“, then hit images.

2. Click on several data displays, and find one that interests you. Choose a different data display than the others in your energy source group.

• It must show data. It may be a bar graph, or a pie graph, or a histogram, or one of the other data displays we have studied.

3. Reproduce the data display by hand onto a blank, white piece of paper. Use colored pencils, straight edges, and clear printing.

• Copy the web address onto the lower right corner of your paper.

4. Write at least 3 sentences intelligently interpreting the data display.

Use the full class period to produce high quality work that can be displayed during Celebration of Learning.

Hand it in the inbox tray before you leave.

To organize your energy source information, you will be creating an outline.

• Use the following template for the outline: Outline Template
• For extra directions see the following site: How To Write an Outline
• The scoring rubric can be found here: Outline Rubric

With new information comes new words. When we started the energy source project we started with some general vocabulary, such as energy, forms of energy, sources of energy, renewable and non-renewable resources.

Each energy source comes with it’s own specific set of vocabulary words.

• Create a vocabulary list for your energy source.
  • The list should be specific to your energy source.
  • Each word should be defined in your own words (words that you would use to explain the concept to somebody else).
  • The list should be between 5 and 10 words long.
  • Diagrams are always good BUT also need to have descriptions

The Chewonki Foundation has an interactive poster that has much useful information: LINK

This weekend is the 2008 Midcoast Sustainable Energy Expo FREE: LINK

Events for April Break and Earth Day!

Saturday, April 19, 2008

- Earth Day Maine Audubon Society

7 a.m. to 4 p.m. FREE!! Take a nature hike and go to a composting seminar!

- The Green Fair - Rockport

Buy earthy alternatives for a cleaner and greener world! Greta speakers, organizations, events for kids, music, food, and info and demonstrations by local green companies!

- Tuesday, April 22

- Celebrating Earth Day, First Parish Church, Saco

Free! At 7:30 p.m. world-renowned explorer and scientist Paul A. Mayewski will begin his lecture for a greener world.

- Earth day Celebration to Help the Maine Audubon Society - Flatbread Company, Commercial Street

5 to 9 p.m. Eat a pizza and join the raffle. For every pizza eaten Flatbreads will donate money to the Maine Audubon. Join the raffle and you could win two box seat to the RED SOX! www.maineaudubon.com for raffle tickets and more prize descriptions.

- Earth Day Festival - Congress Square

Enjoy music and food and celebrate the Earth in downtown Portland starting at 11 a.m.

Look to your energy source’s page for links to help you get started with internet research.

If you find a useful website, post the link in the comment section of your energy source’s page.

DON’T use Wikipedia as a direct source, but you may use links you find in a Wikipedia article.

Before we begin the research, everyone needs to have a general understanding of their energy source. Use the textbook and the link in your sources page to get the basic idea and to fill out the Concept Map.

• Concept Map Exemplar: sample concept map (can only be open in Word or NeoOffice)
• Complete concept map of energy source
  • Use textbook and handouts first
  • See your energy source page at: Gold 8 Energy Source Project blog