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Major Points in the Unit
Major Points in the Unit
Describe how energy use and energy resources have varied over time, both in the US and worldwide (Ch. 12)
Compare the energy efficiencies of the extraction and conversion of different fuels (Ch. 12)
Explain the different ways electricity is generated (Ch. 12)
Discuss the uses and consequences of using coal, oil, natural gas, and nuclear fuels (Ch. 12)
Learn passive solar design techniques (Ch. 13)
Renewable sources of energy (Ch. 13)
Quizlet Flashcards
Quizlet Flashcards
Emma A. from 2nd period created a fantastic Quizlet for the energy exam. Interact with it HERE >>
↓↓↓ Chapters 12 and 13 ↓↓↓
↓↓↓ Chapters 12 and 13 ↓↓↓
1. Class Discussion
1. Class Discussion
Wednesday, February 6, 2019
Access the reading and the questions.
Read the article and review the questions. Be prepared to discuss the answers in small groups and as a class.
3. Choosing a Car Data Lab and APES Math
3. Choosing a Car Data Lab and APES Math
Thursday, February 7, 2019
Complete the following:
Go over RG 12.1 and practice some APES Math!
Partner up with one other person and work on the Choosing a Car data lab together. Work together but turn in your own lab handout by Friday.
4. Lecture 12.2
4. Lecture 12.2
Friday, February 8, 2019
We will go over APES Math and the data lab from yesterday.
Participate in a lecture of 12.2 using your notes packet. Access the slide deck here.
Complete Reading Guide 12.2 by Monday. By the end of the class, write a response to this Mini-FRQ: Explain TWO methods of improving the efficiency of a thermal power plant. In your response, drop some knowledge on what you know so far about United States energy use and nonrenewable resources used for electricity generation.
5. Lecture 12.3
5. Lecture 12.3
Monday, February 11, 2019
Focus questions/APES Math
Participate in a lecture of 12.3 using your notes packet. Access the slide deck for the lecture here.
Prepare for a class discussion about Yucca Mountain by completing this assignment by Thursday, February 14, 2019. Textbook content.
Complete Reading Guide 12.3 by Tuesday.
6. Lecture 12.4
6. Lecture 12.4
Tuesday, February 12, 2019
Go over Reading Guide 12.3.
Participate in a lecture of 12.4 using your notes packet. Access the slide deck for the lecture here.
Prepare for a class discussion about Yucca Mountain by completing this assignment by Thursday, February 14, 2019.
NO READING GUIDE FOR 12.4.
7. APES Pennium Half-life Lab
7. APES Pennium Half-life Lab
Wednesday, February 13, 2019
Complete the APES Pennium Half-life Lab. The lab is due on Friday, February 15, 2019.
Continue working on the Yucca Mountain assignment, which is due Thursday, February 14, 2019.
8. Lecture 12.5
8. Lecture 12.5
Thursday, February 14, 2019
Participate in a lecture of 12.5 using your notes packet. Access the slide deck for the lecture here.
Use the rest of the time to work on the pennium lab, study the nonrenewable energy resources, and to prepare for the class discussion tomorrow.
NO READING GUIDE FOR 12.5
9. Philosophical Chairs
9. Philosophical Chairs
Friday, February 15, 2019
You were assigned this assignment to complete prior to today. Textbook content.
Class discussion on the topic: “Yucca Mountain Nuclear Waste Repository should be used to store the nation’s nuclear waste.”
APES FRQ 12.1.pdf10. Practice FRQ
10. Practice FRQ
Tuesday, February 19, 2019
Participate in the continuation of the Yucca Mountain discussion from last week.
Practice writing an Energy FRQ in 22.5 minutes (the time the College Board recommends you spend writing one FRQ)
HOMEWORK: Use the scoring guideline to self-correct your FRQ. DO NOT LOOK AT THE SCORING GUIDELINES UNTIL AFTER YOU HAVE COMPLETED WRITING THE FRQ.
11. Fracking FRQ
11. Fracking FRQ
Wednesday, February 20, 2019
Go over the Fracking FRQ you wrote last night and peer grade the assignment.
12. Renewable Sources of Energy Assignment
12. Renewable Sources of Energy Assignment
Thursday, February 21, 2019
Energy conservation (we made this in class and students have it in their notes)
You will be assigned an renewable energy source and a small group. You are tasked with creating a short presentation to give to other students about your assigned energy source. The details of the assignment are outlined on this Doc. This assignment is due February 28, 2019.
13. Passive Solar
13. Passive Solar
Monday, February 25, 2019
Participate in a lecture of 13.1 using your notes packet. Access the slide deck for the lecture here.
Work on Renewable Sources of Energy Assignment (due February 28, 2019)
14. Thermal Mass Lab
14. Thermal Mass Lab
Tuesday, February 26, 2019
Thermal mass lab
Work on Renewable Sources of Energy Assignment (due February 28, 2019)
15. APES Energy Math
15. APES Energy Math
Wednesday, February 27, 2019
Practice APES Energy Math.
Work on Renewable Sources of Energy Assignment (due February 28, 2019)
16. Prep Day
16. Prep Day
Thursday, February 28, 2019
We have three objectives today:
I am going to go around to each group and review your presentation and suggest edits and additions.
Work on the math problems I gave to you yesterday. Show all your work. This is due tomorrow.
Complete all parts of the Thermal Mass lab we completed earlier in the week including the concept map on the back. This is due tomorrow.
17. Renewable Sources of Energy Presentations
17. Renewable Sources of Energy Presentations
Friday, March 1, 2019
Visit the different renewable energy sources presentations.
Take turns with your group members in presenting and visiting other groups.
Fill out the graphic organizer.
18. Energy Exam
18. Energy Exam
Tuesday, March 5, 2019
MC + FRQ covering chapters 12 and 13 of the textbook.
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