PhD Science Texas - Level 4 Module 2 - Extension Activities

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Extension Activities

Level 4 Module 2

Lesson 12 Extension | Energy

Working individually, students complete the additional energy in systems stations by following the procedure sheets (Lesson 12 Resource E).

PREPARATION

Set up the stations. (See Lesson 12 Resource C). Display one procedure sheet (Lesson 12 Resource E)

at each station. Prepare one copy of the observation sheet (Lesson 12 Resource F) for each student. See energy in systems stations guidance (Lesson 12 Resource D) for sample student responses.

Distribute and read aloud the following procedure sheet to students.

Complete Energy in Systems Stations

1. Choose station 4, 5, 6, or 7.

2. At the station, read the procedure sheet.

3. Record your observations in the table your teacher gave you.

4. Share your observations with a classmate.

Working individually, students read the last two pages of The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind (Kamkwamba and Mealer 2012) and create a presentation about William Kamkwamba.

PREPARATION

Provide students with a copy of The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind and supplies to create a presentation.

Distribute and read aloud the following procedure sheet to students.

Create a Presentation

1. Read the last two pages of The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind.

2. Create a presentation about William Kamkwamba.

3. Share your presentation with the class.

Working individually or in groups, students research different types of engineers and what they do (e.g., electrical engineers, mechanical engineers, materials engineers).

PREPARATION

Provide students with a computer or tablet. Suggest websites or provide books to research engineers and the roles they play in designing wind turbines.

Distribute and read aloud the following procedure sheet to students.

Research Engineers

1. Choose a type of engineer that helps design wind turbines.

2. Describe what this type of engineer does to help design wind turbines.

3. Share your ideas with the class.

Working individually or in groups, students choose an unanswered question or related phenomenon from the module to research or investigate. Students then present their findings to the class.

PREPARATION

Prepare a list of unanswered questions and related phenomena from the module

driving question board. As necessary, curate resources for student research or provide materials for teacher-approved investigations. Consider allowing students to bring materials from home. Prepare to review safety measures with students as necessary.

Distribute and read aloud the appropriate procedure sheet to students.

Research a Science Topic

1. Choose an unanswered question or phenomenon.

2. Research the topic.

3. Prepare a presentation that answers the question or explains the phenomenon.

4. Present your findings to the class.

Carry Out an Investigation

1. Choose an unanswered question or phenomenon.

2. Design an investigation to answer the question or explore the phenomenon.

3. Discuss your investigation plan with your teacher.

4. Carry out your investigation. Follow all safety measures your teacher reviews with you.

5. Present your findings to the class.

Lesson 5 Extension | Earth and Space

Working individually, students use patterns of the observable appearance of the Moon to predict the Moon phase on a significant day in their lives. Students write their prediction on a class chart and observe the appearance of the Moon on that date. Alternatively, students use a Moon phase calculator to evaluate their prediction.

PREPARATION

If students use a Moon phase calculator to evaluate their prediction, provide them with a device and cue a Moon phase calculator (http://phdsci.link/1884) to look up the Moon phase by date.

Distribute and read aloud the following procedure sheet to students.

Predict How the Moon Will Look

1. Record a date during the upcoming school year that is important to you.

2. Draw what you think the Moon will look like on that date.

3. Share your prediction with a partner. Explain how you predicted what the Moon will look like on that date.

4. Compare your prediction with what the Moon looks like on that date.