SHS1 Engineering · Semester 1 Week 20: Renewable Energy Systems

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 1.2.2.LI.1 - Identify the sources of renewable energy.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

State at least five sources of renewable energy from memory.
Distinguish between renewable and non-renewable energy sources using simple criteria.
Classify given energy sources as renewable or non-renewable with accuracy.
Give one example of how each renewable energy source is used in everyday life.
Participate in a moderated discussion, sharing observations from videos and listening respectfully to peers.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Energy Systems (Strand 2)
Sub-strand: Renewable Energy Systems (2.2)
Content standard: 1.2.2.CS.1 - Demonstrate an understanding of the sources of renewable energy. 1.2.2.LO.1 Discuss the benefits of renewable energy. 1.2.2.LO.2 Explain the electricity production processes for the various renewable energy sources.
Indicator: 1.2.2.LI.1 - Identify the sources of renewable energy.
Suggested placement: Semester 1, Week 20 (Week 20 of the year)
Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.
Curriculum reference: NaCCA curriculum document, p. 41

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Managing Talk for Learning: In a moderated discussion, learners mention the sources of energy and categorize them into renewable and non-renewable sources.
Experiential Learning: Learners watch videos on renewable energy sources and share their observations with the whole class.

Assessment (1.2.2.AS.1). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 1 Recall.

Teaching and Learning Resources:
- Projector
- Laptop and videos on renewable energy sources.
- Videos on electricity generation from renewable energy sources.
- Whiteboard and marker