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    James Testo

    Family and Consumer Sciences / Home and Career Skills: Grade 7 (Recycling;

    Reducing Waste; Renewable Energy)

    Energy Hog:

    New York State Learning Standards Family and Consumer Sciences

    Standard 2 Safe and Healthy Environment: Students will acquire the knowledge and ability

    necessary to create and maintain a safe and healthy environment. 2.1

    Standard 3 Resource Management: Students will be able to manage their personal and

    community resources. 3,1; 3.2; 3.3

    Process Skills: Communication

    Thinking

    Home and Career Skills Content Topic:

    Personal Environment Management

    Consumer Resource Management

    Financial Management

    Applied Academics

    ELA 1X/ 2/ 3/ 4X

    ISTE NETS Technology Student Standards

    1. Creativity and InnovationStudents demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovativeproducts and processes using technology.

    c. Use models and simulations to explore complex systems and issues

    3. Research and Information FluencyStudents apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information.

    c. Evaluate and select information sources and digital tools based on theappropriateness to specific tasks

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    4. Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision MakingStudents use critical thinking skills to plan and conduct research, manage projects, solveproblems, and make informed decisions usingappropriate digital tools and resources.

    b. Plan and manage activities to develop a solution or complete a project

    5. Digital CitizenshipStudents understand human, cultural, and societal issues related to technology and practicelegal and ethical behavior.

    b. Exhibit a positive attitude toward using technology that supports collaboration,learning, and productivity

    6. Technology Operations and ConceptsStudents demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems, andoperations.

    b. Select and use applications effectively and productivelyd. Transfer current knowledge to learning of new technologies

    NETSS 2007 International Society for Technology in Education. ISTE is a registeredtrademark of the International Society for Technology in Education.

    Procedure/ Anticipatory Set:

    Link prior knowledge and beliefs of Environmental issues to new material.

    Through the use of Bell Ringer questions, interactive web-site, ticket out the

    door and independent practice students will gain a

    better understanding of the importance of conserving energy. Students will

    have a clear understanding of the impacts of energy waste and how they can

    aid in creating a more positive environmental footprint.

    Materials:

    White Board or Chalkboard / Computer / Access to website

    www.energyhog.org / Writing instrument / Ticket out the door

    Ask students to answer the following questions:

    Bell Ringer

    1. What are some ways we could conserve energy in the home?

    2. How can conserving energy in your home be beneficial?

    Ask students for responses.

    Revisit lesson objectives

    http://www.energyhog.org/http://www.energyhog.org/
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    Independent Practice:

    Students will discuss activity at home and suggestions for conserving energy.

    We will discuss during Bell Ringer during our next class.

    Ticket out the door

    Students will answer the following questions

    1. What did you like the most about this web-site and what did you like the

    least?

    2. How can you use this information in your home?

    Objectives: In these activities, students will:

    1. Have an understanding and be able to identify areas in their homes

    where energy is lost.

    2. Have an understanding of the tools and materials necessary to reduce

    energy waste.

    3. Be able to take newly gained information out of the classroom and to

    students homes and families.

    Overview: The lesson will focus on the importance of energy conservation.

    The lesson will give the students tools and information in relation to energy

    conservation.

    Through the use of technology students will play an interactive game at

    www.energyhog.org to explore and learn new information.

    Upon completion of interactive activities, students will receive a certificate of

    completion.

    Learning Activity:

    1. The lesson objective will be communicated to the learners by answering

    the bell ringer questions and then discussing responses.

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    After bell ringer Q & A is conducted instructor will introduce that we are

    going to an interactive website to learn more about energy conservation

    in the home. This

    Experience will allow students to inform their families and community

    how to save money and the environment.

    2. The motivator will be do discuss that if their families are able to save

    money they may have extra money to spend on them and that they will

    be playing a video game.

    Provide Information / Lesson instructions:

    A. Instruct students to open a web browser and go to web site

    www.energyhog.org

    B. Navigate students through web-site and instruct the following:

    1. Once all students are at home page they will be instructed to type in

    name and pick a character. I would assist students as needed.

    2. Students would be instructed to complete all stages of interactive

    game. The first stage I would model and instruct students to follow

    step by step directions on screen.

    3. When students have completed all stages of the interactive game Iwould instruct them to print certificate and give to Mr. Testo. If any

    students struggle I would assist them.

    4. Some students may finish early and I would instruct and guide them

    to explore other activities on site. Advanced students would also be

    instructed to find similar sites with information about the

    environment.

    Students could provide a short summary and present to class for

    extra credit.

    Provide Practice:

    1. Students will have the opportunity to practice with the interactive

    website to gain hands on information related to energy conservation.

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    2. To master the games and receive the official Energy Hog Buster

    certificate may take repeated practice. This activity is done by one

    student at a time, however classmates sitting next to each other may

    help and

    collaborate for gamming tips.

    Provide Knowledge of Results:

    1. Verbal feedback will be conducted once students begin game. I will

    circulate around room to discuss the progress of students and help with

    any questions. I will make suggestions and guide students to different

    areas

    of website.

    2. Written feedback will be given in regards to obtaining certificate and

    comments that are answered on the ticket out the door

    Review of Activity:

    1. The summary of the activity will be done with the ticket out the door

    and observation of students comments, interest and willingness to

    participate during lesson.

    Method of Assessment:

    1. Introductory Bell Ringer discussion

    2. Circulating around classroom during lesson for questions and answers

    3. Ticket out the door and independent practice

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