Conversion and Conservation of… · JHS1 Science

Lesson notes

Indicator: B7.4.3.1.3

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Explain what it means to conserve energy and why conservation is important for humans and other life forms.
Identify at least four everyday practices that conserve energy in the home, school, and community.
Describe how conserving energy today helps preserve resources for future use.
Demonstrate through discussion and writing how energy conservation benefits both people and the environment.
Evaluate simple scenarios and decide whether energy is being conserved or wasted, giving reasons for their judgement.

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Strand: Forces and Energy (Strand 4)
Sub-strand: Conversion and Conservation of Energy (4.3)
Content standard: B7.4.3.1 - Demonstrate an understanding of the principle of conservation and conversion of energy and their application in real life situations
Indicator: B7.4.3.1.3 - Know how energy could be conserved for future use in life.
Suggested placement: Term 3, Week 1 (Week 25 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: Science, Common Core Programme (JHS1-JHS3), 2023, p. 34
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

1. Describe how energy is conserved and explain how it can be done for the benefit of humans and other life forms.