• That there are pros and cons of different forms of • Explain the advantages and disadvantages of
energy resources various forms of renewable and nonrenewable
energy resources
• That various energy resources can impact the
environment in negative ways • Describe how various forms of energy resources
can and do affect our environment and society
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• Build and plant a proper square foot garden • Warm-ups
• Field notes • Exit tickets
• Sun and water log • Unit Final Exam
• Reflection on how “energy in” affects “energy out” • Students will be allowed to analyze and evaluate
quizzes, warm-ups, and exit tickets in order to
• Reflection on Law of Conservation of Energy and clarify misconceptions and remediate learning.
energy transformation in a square foot garden
• Energy transformations presentation
• Renewable and non-renewable energy pros/cons
chart
• Reflection on alternative energy transformations
• Energy and Square Foot Gardening Reflection
• Useful Resources page
• Rubrics will be provided for all performance tasks
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• Create a list of bookmarked websites, YouTube Channels, and other useful resources used (E, T)
• All assignments can and will be tailored to meet the individual needs and abilities of the students (T)
• This unit will be organized in a manner that allows students to see the logical sequence of events (O)
Wiggins and McTighe’s (2005) WHERETO is an acronym that highlights the key elements and considerations for
instructional planning (p. 197).
• W = Help the students know Where the unit is going and What is expected? Help the teacher know Where
thestudents are coming from (prior knowledge, interests)?
• H = Hook all students and Hold their interest?
• E = Equip students, help them Experience the key ideas and Explore the issues?
• R = Provide opportunities to Rethink and Revise their understandings and work?
• E = Allow students to Evaluate their work and its implications?
• T = Be Tailored (personalized) to the different needs, interests, and abilities of learners?
• O = Be Organized to maximize initial and sustained engagement as well as effective learning?