Federica Spadazzi

Renewable energies sources

To enable learners to understand global warming and the consequences of
Objective
climate change will increasingly affect all of us. To enable learners to
understand the difference between renewables and non-renewables. To develop
the understanding of Energy definitions and concepts. To increase
communication in English and implement the specific technical terminology in
English using the proper noun collocations. To give an overview of the main
source of the renewables and what are the technologies to harness the sun. To
develop the understanding of the passive form in technical reports. To develop a
better understanding of words for processes.
V Eg
Class
Language level: B1/B2
What are renewable energies and where do they come from?
Topic
Noun collocations
Sustainable and renewable (Key words and verbs: Replenish Exhaust -
Harness)
Power, Energy and Units (Joule and watt)
Solar radiations
Passive and active solar energy
Passive solar thermal collector: Solar wall
Active solar heating: flat panel and evacuated tube
Heat pumps: air source heat pumps, Ground source heat pumps
Power towers

From 19th January 2016 to 26th January 2017 (4 hours) Content Teacher
3 hours: Content lesson and tasks
Timetable
1 hours: oral and written test, review

There is collaboration between subject teacher and FL teacher, together in the

class, and through an exchange of ideas, trial techniques, reports back to each
Types of collaboration
other, develop strategies, which are seen to work.
English is used from the beginning of this module as the main language in class.
Medium of instruction
In order to support the aims of the class, a lot of visual information and non-
verbal communication will be given to support meaning.
Internet/ PC, projector, video energy sources and solar towers
Resources and materials
Handouts, Prezi Presentation

Speaking: Word cloud, Writing: Matching. Filling gaps. True /False questions.
Short answer questions. Reading: information exchange
Activity types
Listening: audio- video comprehension and filling gaps.

Oral test in L2
Final assessment
Written test in L2 :Open Ended questions

Scaffolding, student worksheet, glossary, visual aids

Methodological /
Practical demonstrations. Switching into Italian when necessary.
Motivational strategies
 Classroom observation and notes
Informal discussions with student, the teacher monitors the class by taking notes
Modes of monitoring
with pen and paper close enough to all pairs or groups to hear what everyone is
saying.
Informal discussions with teachers
Student questionnaires
Teacher questionnaires