SHS3 Engineering · Semester 2 Week 1: Renewable Energy Systems

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 3.2.2.LI.1 - Identify the basic components of wind and bioenergy systems.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

State at least five basic components of a wind energy system from memory or with the aid of a diagram.
State at least five basic components of a bioenergy system from memory or with the aid of a diagram.
Match each component of a wind energy system to its position in the system when shown a labelled diagram or physical specimen.
Match each component of a bioenergy system to its position in the system when shown a labelled diagram or physical specimen.
Sort a mixed list of components into two groups: wind system components and bioenergy system components, with accurate classification.

This lesson opens the topic of renewable energy systems for the semester and focuses only on identifying components. Explaining the functions of these components is scheduled for Week 2 (Indicator 3.2.2.LI.2), and designing, installing, operating and maintaining such systems are scheduled for Weeks 3 and 4. This lesson therefore stops at identification and classification.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Energy Systems (Strand 2)
Sub-strand: Renewable Energy Systems (2.2)
Content standard: 3.2.2.CS.1 - Demonstrate understanding of basic wind and bioenergy systems. 3.2.2.LO.1 Explain wind and bioenergy systems. 3.2.2.LO.2 Explain the architecture of wind and bioenergy systems.
Indicator: 3.2.2.LI.1 - Identify the basic components of wind and bioenergy systems.
Suggested placement: Semester 2, Week 1 (Week 21 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. 123

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Initiating Talk for Learning: In a moderated discussion, learners identify and discuss the basic components of wind and bioenergy systems.
Experiential Learning: Learners inspect basic components of wind and bioenergy systems and discuss their features. Further, learners watch videos on the installation of the two systems and share their observations.

Assessment (3.2.2.AS.1). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 1 Recall; Level 2 Skills of conceptual understanding.

Teaching and Learning Resources:
- Projector
- Laptop
- Basic components of wind and bioenergy systems
- Videos on the functions of the basic components of wind and bioenergy systems
- Videos on the maintenance of wind and bioenergy systems
- Videos on the design and installation of wind and bioenergy systems
- Visit facilities with installed wind and bioenergy systems.