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Unit 3

UNIT 3
BIOENERGY

What is How does nature help What can we do

bioenergy? to generate bioenergy? with bioenergy?

Why do we need Can you identify any

renewable energy alternative energy
resources? resources?
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TEACHING AND LEARNING STRATEGIES FOR BEGINNER LEVEL

BY THE END i. List words related to the topic (renewable energy).

OF THE ii. Scan and locate information to complete a brace-map.
LESSON, iii. Browse websites and extract information on the importance of
STUDENTS planting trees.
CAN:

Reading Strategy: ACID

LOTS: Remembering
STRATEGIES/ Understanding
APPROACHES HOTS: Analysing
21st Century Learning
i-THINK

VALUES Gratitude

LEARNING/ YouTube
TEACHING Worksheet
AIDS Websites
SITUATION Educational
TEXT FORMAT Single
TEXT TYPE Exposition
COGNITIVE Scan and locate
PROCESS Represent literal and gist meaning
*refer to HEBAT Bacaan Bahasa Inggeris Reading Strategies
**refer to 21st Century Learning: Cooperative Learning Structures
***refer to Guide to Using HOTS in a Reading Classroom
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ACTIVITIES STRATEGIES /
APPROACHES

STEP 1

a. Students view a Youtube video on Sources of

Energy. They write down a keyword from the LOTS:
video (SCREENSHOT 1) on a card and post it Remembering
on a Word Wall**. Understanding

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zaXBVYr9I
j0

b. In groups: 21st Century Learning:

i) students discuss the relevance of the Word Wall
words on the wall in a Round Table** activity. Round Table
ii) students choose 5 best words to describe
the video.

STEP 2
a. Students read the text about Biomass Reading Strategy:
(WORKSHEET 1). ACID

http://www.funkidslive.com/learn/energy-
sources/biomass-energy-source-fact-file-2/

b. In groups, students discuss the text by using HOTS:

ACID marks*. Analysing

c. Students complete the graphic organiser

(WORKSHEET 2) and present their findings to Thinking Tools:
the class. Graphic Organiser

STEP 3

a. In pairs, students browse the internet for

websites on the importance of planting trees. i-THINK:
Circle Map
b. Students complete the Circle Map*** on the
reasons why we need to plant trees
(WORKSHEET 3).
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SCREENSHOT 1
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WORKSHEET 1

A - Agree
C - Confusing
I - Interesting
D - Disagree
Biomass: Energy Source Fact File!
To help you get thinking about energy, we've got some great pages all
about it!

Heres the need-to-know stuff about the energy source, biomass!

Description
All living things and organic matter are known as biomass. The energy
released from biomass when it is eaten, burnt or converted into fuels is
called biomass energy. This includes wood, wood waste, straw, manure,
sugar cane, and many other by-products.
Where can you find biomass?
Biomass can be found all around us.
How is it made into electricity?
Biomass can be burned to heat water and produce steam. This steam
propels the blades of a turbine. This is attached to a generator, which
produces electricity.

More to click...
Curious facts about insulation
Curious facts about solar power
Curious facts about electricity

What are the advantages of using biomass?

It is a renewable source of energy, which means that it will not run out as
long as it is replaced, for example by growing more crops or trees.
Although carbon dioxide is released when biomass is burned, the plants
absorbed carbon dioxide when they were growing. So the only additional
carbon dioxide that is emitted is from farm machinery used in the process.
It can use waste materials to produce electricity.
It supports farmers because they can sell their crops for biomass fuel.
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What are the disadvantages of using biomass?

Burning biomass does produce some carbon dioxide gas overall, which
contributes towards global warming, but in general it can be thought of as
almost carbon-neutral.
Biomass production can encourage intensive farming and may contribute
towards deforestation if new trees are not planted.
Growing and collecting the biomass can sometimes cause problems. It can
be heavy and may need to be transported long distances.
If food crops are used for fuel this can make them more expensive to buy
as food.
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WORKSHEET 2

Based on information from the given websites, complete the brace-map

below.

Types of biomass

Advantages of
biomass energy
Biomass Energy

Disadvantages
of biomass
energy
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WORKSHEET 3
Brainstorm the reasons to plant more trees on Earth.
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TEACHING AND LEARNING STRATEGIES FOR INTERMEDIATE LEVEL

BY THE END i. Generate 5 questions from the title, headings and sub-headings of
OF THE the article.
LESSON, ii. Locate relevant information using questions generated.
STUDENTS iii. Share information with peers.
CAN: iv. Present a summary of text read using key points gathered.

Reading Strategy: SQ3R

STRATEGIES/ HOTS: Analysing
APPROACHES Evaluating
st
21 Century Learning

VALUES Gratitude
LEARNING/ Website
TEACHING
AIDS Worksheet

SITUATION Educational
TEXT FORMAT Single
TEXT TYPE Expository
COGNITIVE Represent literal and gist meaning
PROCESS Reflect on content and form

*refer to HEBAT Bacaan Bahasa Inggeris Reading Strategies

**refer to 21st Century Learning: Cooperative Learning Structures
***refer to Guide to Using HOTS in a Reading Classroom
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ACTIVITIES STRATEGIES /
APPROACHES

STEP 1

a. Discuss the heading of a few websites HOTS:

(PICTURE 1). Analysing
Evaluating
b. Discuss how to use the SQ3R* (PICTURE 2).
Reading Strategy:
SQ3R

STEP 2
a. Students browse the website (PICTURE 3). Reading Strategy:
SQ3R
http://www.eschooltoday.com/energy/renewab
le-energy/what-is-renewable-energy.html HOTS:
Analysing
b. Complete the SQ3R* chart (WORKSHEET 1). Evaluating

c. In pairs**, students compare their charts.

21st Century Learing:
Think Pair Share

STEP 3

a. Students complete the 'Review' section in HOTS:

WORKSHEET 1 by writing a summary. Evaluating

b. In groups, students present their summary.

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PICTURE 1
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PICTURE 2

Use the SQ3R method

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PICTURE 3
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WORKSHEET 1

Write down the titles, headings or subheadings.

___________________________________________________
___________________________________________________
___________________________________________________
___________________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Construct 5 questions based on the titles, headings or subheadings.

1. ______________________________________________
2. ______________________________________________
3. ______________________________________________
4. ______________________________________________
5. ______________________________________________

Answer the questions above.

1. ______________________________________________
2. ______________________________________________
3. ______________________________________________
4. ______________________________________________
5. ______________________________________________

Share what you have learned with your partner. (Oral)

Write a summary on Renewable Energy.

___________________________________________________
___________________________________________________
___________________________________________________
___________________________________________________
___________________________________________________
___________________________________________________
_______________________________________________
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TEACHING AND LEARNING STRATEGIES FOR ADVANCED LEVEL

BY THE END i. Summarize information in a text.

OF THE ii. Identify the similarities and differences of renewable energy.
LESSON, iii. Evaluate and discuss renewable energy that is best for use in
STUDENTS Malaysia.
CAN:

Reading Strategy: PARApoint

HOTS: Analysing
STRATEGIES/
Evaluating
APPROACHES
st
21 Century Learning
i-THINK

VALUES Gratitude
LEARNING/ PARApoint diagram
TEACHING
Worksheet
AIDS
SITUATION Educational
TEXT FORMAT Single
TEXT TYPE Expository
COGNITIVE Represent gist and literal meaning
PROCESS Reflect on content and form

*refer to HEBAT Bacaan Bahasa Inggeris Reading Strategies

**refer to 21st Century Learning: Cooperative Learning Structures
***refer to Guide to Using HOTS in a Reading Classroom
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ACTIVITIES STRATEGIES /
APPROACHES

STEP 1
a. Brainstorm the topic renewable energy i-THINK:
sources*** (WORKSHEET 1). Circle Map

STEP 2 Reading Strategy:

a. In groups, students read a text about a PARApoint
renewable energy. Each group is given a
different text (TEXT 1 - 3). Students do a
Jigsaw Reading** activity. HOTS:
Analysing
b. Each student makes short notes based on the Evaluating
PARApoint* criteria. (PICTURE 1)

c. The groups exchange texts and repeat the 21st Century Learning:
activities. Jigsaw Reading

d. Students fill in the worksheet with the

information from each text (WORKSHEET 2).

STEP 3
a. Discuss the topic: WHICH RENEWABLE
ENERGY IS THE BEST OPTION FOR USE IN HOTS:
MALAYSIA? WHY? Evaluating

b. Present the findings of the discussion by 21st Century Learning:

conducting a Hot Seat** activity. Hot Seat

c. Choose the renewable energy that is the best

option for Malaysia via a class vote.
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WORKSHEET 1

RENEWABLE
ENERGY
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TEXT 1
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TEXT 2
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TEXT 3
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PICTURE 1

PARApoint

P = PREVIEW
Survey reading to determine what content is to
be examined.

A = ANALYSE
Locate and highlight information fundamental to
the understanding of the content.

R = READ
Reread only the analysed, highlighted
information.

A = ACCENT
Make summary margin notes of the highlighted
information
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WORKSHEET 2
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ASSESSMENT /PROJECT

Students have discovered through the activities in this unit that food scraps, dead plants,
sawdust, and other matter usually thought of as garbage, are called biomass, which is a rich
source of energy that can be used to produce electricity, heat, or fuel. In this project,
students will compare the amounts of biogas produced by different types of biomass using
the language of a science domain.

ACTIVITIES STRATEGIES/
APPROACHES

STEP 1

You have learned that food scraps, dead plants,

sawdust, and other decaying organic matter, called Action Oriented Task
biomass are a rich source of energy. You can get
energy out of biomass by burning it, turning it into a
liquid, or by turning it into a gas called biogas. You've
probably burned biomass (like dead wood) before if HOTS:
you've ever built a campfire, and you've seen biogas Applying
being produced if you've ever watched cows happily Creating
munching on green grass. The cows eat a type of
biomass (grass or hay) and turn it into the biogas,
methane, in their digestive tracts. In this science fair
project, you'll discover the energy contained in
different types of biomass.

STEP 2

a. Students carry out an Action-Oriented Task**

by conducting an experiment on biomass
energy in groups.

b. 12 different experiments would be carried out HOTS:

by 12 groups concerning different types of Applying
biomass. Creating

c. Refer to the experiment tasksheets

(SCREENSHOT1).
http://www.nrel.gov/education/pdfs/educational
_resources/elementary/biomass_activities.pdf

d. Students discuss and plan how to conduct the

experiments assigned to them.

e. Each member of the group should be actively

involved in carrying out the experiment.
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Step 3: 21st Century Learning:

Gallery Walk
a. Science Fair Project - Students exhibit their
experiments and present their findings.

b. Representatives from each group explain the

results obtained in a Gallery Walk** activity.
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SCREENSHOT 1
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