TECHNOLOGY WORKSHOP UNIT PLAN

Technology Workshop Unit Plan with Dr. Leanna Archambault

By : Jennifer Rejuso Jovita, ASU ILEP 2014, Philippines
GENERAL S CIENCE GRADE ELECTRICITY

Applicable technology/content-related standards the unit addresses:

Youtube, Popplet, Padlet, Phet, MS Powerpoint, MS Word, Online Game, Online Calculators

Outline of the basic hardware/software requirements:

Computer, LCD projector, Web Browser, Speakers, MS Word and Powerpoint

Unit Plans:
Theme: Energy at Home Unit: Electricity Grade: General Science Grade 8 Sub unit/ Activities: Day 1: Basic Properties of Electric Current Day 2: Properties of Electric Circuits Day 3: Series and Parallel Circuits Day 4: Combination of Series and Parallel Connections

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TECHNOLOGY WORKSHOP UNIT PLAN Day 5: Ohms Law Day 6: Electrical Energy Consumption, Safety Devices & Hazards of Electricity Day 7: Generation and Conservation of Electricity Day 8 and Day 9 : Project Making ( Conservation of Electricity ) Day 10: Project Presentation

Day 1:
Learning Objectives: Basic Properties of Electric Current Learning Outcomes: Students should be able to : describe the basic properties of electric current; and infer the relationship between current and charge.

Learning Activities: a. Students will view a concept map of electricity in Popplet Link : http://popplet.com/app/#/1773228 b. Students will have an Electricity Role Play for them to understand more about the basic properties of electric current. Download file at this link : http://samplehcplan.weebly.com/other-resources.html c. Student will then watch a video on the structure of an atom and its relationship. Link : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jIKnti0H_LA

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TECHNOLOGY WORKSHOP UNIT PLAN Teaching Resources: Internet access, Video presentation, Role play hand out, Speakers, LCD projector and LCD Screen Learning Assessments: Students will answer a worksheet about the video they just watched. Download file at this link : http://samplehcplan.weebly.com/other-resources.html

Day 2:
Learning Objectives: Properties of Electric Circuits Learning Outcomes: Students should be able to: discuss basic electricity relationships; enumerate the parts of electric circuits; explain the functions of each part of the circuit; build circuits from schematic drawings; and use an ammeter and voltmeter to take readings in circuits as shown in the simulation.

Learning Activities: a. Students will watch the demonstration of the teacher using real laboratory equipment on how to construct a complete circuit. b. Students will then load the Phet simulations on Electric circuits. Links: https://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/circuit-construction-kit-dc https://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/circuit-construction-kit-ac-virtual-lab P a g e 3 | 13

TECHNOLOGY WORKSHOP UNIT PLAN Teaching Resources: Laptop, LCD projector, miniature lightbulb, bulb socket, connecting wires with alligator clips, 9V dry cell, digital multimeter and LCD Screen Learning Assessments: Students will answer the review questions shown on the screen. Download the file in http://samplehcplan.weebly.com/other-resources.html

Day 3:
Learning Objectives: Series and Parallel Circuits Learning Outcomes: Students should be able to: describe and illustrate how electricity flows in series and parallel circuits; discuss basic electricity relationships in series and parallel circuits; identify parts of series and parallel circuit systems; and construct series and parallel circuits using simulations.

Learning Activities: a. Students will load Phet simulations on Resistors in Series and Parallel Circuits. b. Students will then explore the simulations by identifying the parts of a complete circuit, and create two different types of circuit arrangements : Series and Parallel. c. Using the simulations, students compare a set of series and parallel bulbs, make predictions about how the circuit will function, record results, and discuss the circuits with a partner. P a g e 4 | 13

TECHNOLOGY WORKSHOP UNIT PLAN Links to the simulations : https://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/circuit-construction-kit-dc or http://samplehcplan.weebly.com/simulations.html

Teaching Resources: Phet Simulations, Internet access, computers , LCD Screen and LCD projector Learning Assessments: Students will answer the Series and Parallel Circuits Basics-2 Worksheet which will be submitted next meeting/class. Download the worksheet at this link : http://samplehcplan.weebly.com/other-resources.html

Day 4:
Learning Objectives: Combination of Series and Parallel Circuits Learning Outcomes: Students should be able to: identify the change in current when they investigate and compare parallel and series circuits; measure the current flow in each branch of the circuit; calculate the total resistance of the combination of series and parallel circuit; and cite examples of real electrical connections having the combination of series and parallel connections.

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TECHNOLOGY WORKSHOP UNIT PLAN Learning Activities: a. Students will load another Phet simulations : Combination of Series and Parallel Circuits. b. Students will investigate how a combination of series and parallel circuits is connected. c. Students will identify the series part of the circuit as well as the parallel part of the circuit. d. Using the simulation, students will create combination of series and parallel circuits based on the given electric schematic diagram. Links : https://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/circuit-construction-kit-dc-virtual-lab or http://samplehcplan.weebly.com/simulations.html Teaching Resources: Phet Simulations, Internet access, computers and LCD projector Learning Assessments: Students will answer the Combined Series and Parallel Worksheet. This is a paired activity. Download the worksheet at this link : http://samplehcplan.weebly.com/other-resources.html

Day 5:
Learning Objectives: Ohms Law Learning Outcomes: Students should be able to : calculate resistance, current and potential difference using Ohms Law; and P a g e 6 | 13

TECHNOLOGY WORKSHOP UNIT PLAN solve problems related to Ohms Law.

Learning Activities: a. Students will watch Youtube Videos on how to calculate the total resistance of resistors in series and in parallel connections. Links : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CMWwIGvifig&feature=player_embedded https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EHskV2LG5jM&feature=player_embedded

b. Students will then solve problems equivalent resistance in Series and Parallel connections. c. Present to the students the Parallel Resistance Calculator. Link : http://www.sengpielaudio.com/calculator-paralresist.htm

d. Students will watch another Youtube video about Ohms Law. Link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FwEz9ygPHiM&feature=player_embedded

e. Present to the students the Ohms Law Calculator. Link : http://www.sengpielaudio.com/calculator-ohmslaw.htm Teaching Resources: Web browswer, Laptop, Youtube, Speakers, LCD Projector, Worksheet, LCD Screen

Learning Assessments: Students will answer the Problem Set #1 and to be submitted next meeting. Download the worksheet in this link : http://samplehcplan.weebly.com/otherresources.html or http://sun4.vaniercollege.qc.ca/phys_science/Problem_sets/Problem_Set_3_Solution.pdf P a g e 7 | 13

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Assignment : By Pair Students will answer problems #21 31 in http://www.physicsclassroom.com/calcpad/circuits/problems

Day 6:
Learning Objectives: Electrical Energy Consumption, Safety Devices & Hazards of Electricity Learning Outcomes: Students should be able to : calculate electric power and the cost of running electrical appliances; discuss the different electrical safety devices; and explain the hazards of electricity

Learning Activities: a. Students will calculate the cost of household electrical energy consumption. Link : http://www.webmath.com/kwh.html b. Students will listen to a mini-lecture on electric safety devices and the hazards of electricity. Teaching Resources: Web browser, Laptop, Padlet, LCD Projector, Worksheet, LCD Screen

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TECHNOLOGY WORKSHOP UNIT PLAN Learning Assessments: Students will post on a Padlet wall their suggestions and tips on the proper handling of electricity. Link : www.Padlet.com

Day 7:
Learning Objectives: Generation and Conservation of Electricity Learning Outcomes: Students should be able to : explain how electricity is generated; and suggest ways on how to conserve electricity.

Learning Activities: Students will learn how energy is generated and conserved though an online game.

Link : http://www.wonderville.ca/asset/save-the-world

Teaching Resources: Web browswer, Laptop, Speakers Learning Assessments: Students will write a brief reflection about the concepts learned in the activity.

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Days 8 & 9:
Learning Objectives: Project Making Activity ( Conservation of Electricity )

Learning Outcomes: Students should be able to : suggest ways to conserve electricity; and discuss the importance of electricity conservation.

Learning Activities: Students will work in pairs and create a comic strip that demonstrates ways to conserve electricity around their home. In their comic strip, they should explain why saving electricity is important and they should suggest ways on how to conserve energy in their homes. Students will use an online comic strip software. Link : http://mashable.com/2010/10/24/create-your-own-comics/ Teaching Resources: Web browser, Laptop, Comic Strip software Learning Assessments: Rubrics for Comic Strip Project is available for download at this link : http://samplehcplan.weebly.com/other-resources.html

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Days 10 :
Learning Objectives: Project Presentation Learning Outcomes: Students should be able to : present their comic strip project on conservation of electricity; and summarize the basic concepts they learned about electricity.

Learning Activities: 1. Students will present their comic strip project in front of the class. 2. Students will conduct a peer rating activity for each project presented based on the given rubric. Teaching Resources: Web browser, Laptop, LCD Projector, LCD Screen Learning Assessments: Students will answer a brief summative assessment of the unit. A printable worksheet can be downloaded at this link : http://samplehcplan.weebly.com/other-resources.html

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A description of context for this unit:

Electricity is one of the Physics concepts of the General Science 8. It is usually offered in the third quarter of the school year. This unit is designed in a way that students demonstrate understanding of the basic properties of electricity: current, voltage-resistance, electric power, electric energy and home circuitry. This unit plan is designed for the grade 8 students of Caraga Regional Science High School who are grouped homogeneously having an average of 35 students in the class. At this level, students are now expected to have some skills related to technology. During the conduct of this unit plan, students will stay in the Physics Laboratory with wifi facilities. It should also be noted that this unit plan applies the Hybrid Classroom setup. Days 1, 2 5, 6 and 10 are Face to Face sessions while Days 3,4,7, 8 & 9 are Out of the Class activities. A hybrid class is basically defined as one in which the students meet face-to-face with the teacher, engage with extensive internet content, uses only relevant technology in a real world context so they leave the class skilled, knowledgeable and well-prepared. Face-to-face direct instruction sessions are lessened, giving more time to students to access archived audio or video lectures, learning at their own pace with the option to view and review the materials whenever necessary, producing authentic proof of their learning. In this kind of set-up, students become independent learners while the teachers serve as the facilitators.

Links to information sources used in preparing the unit:

http://www.gov.ph/downloads/2012/01jan/SCIENCE-K-12-Curriculum-Guides.pdf

A detailed description of the products produced by students:

At the end of this unit, students are expected to create a comic strip using any of the suggested online tools for comic strip making. The storyline should include the reasons why conservation of electricity is important as well as tips on how to conserve electricity. The other P a g e 12 | 13

TECHNOLOGY WORKSHOP UNIT PLAN concepts in electricity mentioned in this unit can also be included in the story. A sample of the desired output can be downloaded at this link : resources.html http://samplehcplan.weebly.com/other-

How you will evaluate this unit:

The entire unit lesson will be assessed by 3 types of assessments. They are:
Performance Task ( Electricity Role Play, Padlet Activity, Project Presentation ) Formative and Summative Assessments ( Problem Solving Activities, Worksheets, Reflection Writing, Clicker questions ) Comic Strip Making ( A rubric will be used as a reference for rating and is available for download at this link : http://samplehcplan.weebly.com/other-resources.html

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