Gr.

6 Science
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Unit 4: Energize Me Grade 6 Topic Energy Sources Presentation

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Core Targets:   
1. to produce clear and concise notes on a specific energy source
2. to produce an effective presentation on a specific energy source
3. to identify advantages and disadvantages on a specific energy source
4. to learn about the impacts of specific energy sources on our society

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 UNIT 4 Energize Me Grade 6
Topic Energy Source Presentation Subject Science
Title

MYP UNIT How can we prove that energy is transferred and can never be
QUESTION created or destroyed?

GUIDING 1. What are the different energy sources?

QUESTIONS 2. What impact do these energy sources have on our society?

Assessment Task
In groups of 3, you will research energy sources, complete notes and produce an electronic
presentation to the class.

Instructions and Dates

In your assigned groups, you will choose an energy source from the list, you will conduct research using
the materials provided and websites provided. Your notes must be written in your notebooks or typed up
on computer and handed in with your completed presentation. Once your notes have been completed
and approved according to the dates below, you will produce an electronic presentation covering the
following (there is to be NO electronic presentations begun until all notes have been approved):
1. Title Slide
2. Description and History of the Energy Source
3. How the Energy Source is found, recovered and used in today’s society.
4. Advantages and Disadvantages of the Energy Source.
5. Two or more of the following:
Environmental,
Economic,
Political,
Social,
Cultural or
Ethical Impacts of the Energy Source
6. Future of the Energy Source
7. Resources slide

Although all parts of the presentation are important you will really show your understanding of Energy
Sources, their benefits and limitations in your explanation of the impacts that energy source has on
our world today. All group members are to demonstrate their individual understanding of the material
by presenting a specific part; Mr. McKinney must approve this role prior to the due date. Ensure
your notes are clear in demonstrating your understanding.

Presentations are to be between 4-6 minutes long.

Introduction to the Presentation: Monday, 7 February 2011

Group in Class Time: Monday, 7 February 2011 and Thursday, 10 February 2011
Check Dates: Monday, 14 February 2011 (Notes for points 2, 3 and 4 completed)
Monday, 21 February 2011 (Notes for point 5 and 6 completed and all notes
handed in for peer assessment)
Electronic Presentations started subject to approval
Presentations to Class: Monday, 28 February 2011

Assessment Criterion: A, B, C
 FUNDAMENTAL
AREAS OF INTERACTION
CONCEPTS
Environments Holistic learning
Environments/
Community & Service/ Intercultural
Health & Social Ed/ awareness
Human Ingenuity:
Communication X
Approaches to
Learning
LEARNER PROFILE INTERDISCIPLINARY LINKS
Communicator – Working effectively in groups
ENERGY SOURCE PEER ASSESSMENT Assessed by:____________________
Level Descriptors
• Has not reached standard of any
0
descriptors below.
• Provides an example of how science is
applied to addressing a specific local or
global issue.
1-2
• Addresses the issue by identifying one
benefit or limitation of science.
• Examines how science is applied to
addressing a specific local or global issue.
Further explanation needed.
• Addresses the issue by identifying two
of the benefits or limitations of science.
3-4
Criterion A:
• Recognizes how the application of
one world science interacts with at least one of the
following factors: social, economic,
political, environmental, cultural and
ethical.
• Describes how science is applied to
addressing a specific local or global issue.
• Provides examples of some of the
benefits and limitations of science.
5-6
• Recognizes how application of science
interacts with at least two the following
factors: social, economic, political,
environmental, cultural and ethical.
GROUP COMMENTS:
What level
do you think
you should
get?
PEER COMMENTS:
Indicators
• I have not reached any of the
standards for my presentation.
• I have provided an example of
how my energy source either aids
or hinders society, locally or
globally.
• I have identified one benefit or
limitation of my energy source.
• I have examined and explained
how my energy source aids and
hinders society, locally or globally.
• I have provided two examples of
benefits or limitations of my
energy source.
• I have described how my energy
source impacts at least one of one
the following factors: social,
economic, political, environmental,
cultural and ethical.
• I have fully examined and fully
explained how my energy source
aids and hinders society, locally or
globally.
• I have provided some examples
of benefits and limitations of my
energy source.
• I have described how my energy
source impacts at least two of one
the following factors: social,
economic, political, environmental,
cultural and ethical.
ENERGY SOURCE PEER ASSESSMENT Assessed by:______________________
Level Descriptors
• Has not reached standard of
0
any descriptors below.
• Attempts to communicate
information, specific to the
unit, using some scientific
language.
• Parts of the information,
1-2 specific to the unit,
presented appropriately.
• An inaccurate attempt was
made to acknowledge sources
of information.
• Communicates information,
specific to the unit, using
Criterion B:
scientific language, but with
communicati
some errors or
on in science
misconceptions.
3-4 • Some information, specific
to the unit, presented
appropriately.
• Sources of information
acknowledged with
occasional errors.
• Scientific information and
language is communicated
correctly. Significant work
still needed in order to
improve effectiveness.
5-6 • Most of the information
specific to the unit
presented appropriately.
• Sources of knowledge are
acknowledged appropriately.
GROUP COMMENTS:
What level
do you think
you should
get?
PEER PEER COMMENTS:
Indicators
• I have not reached any of the standards for
my presentation.
• I have attempted to show information for
my energy source in electronic format
using appropriate language.
• I have not displayed my presentation
effectively.
• I have bullet points but have long
sentences/paragraphs.
• I have presented parts of the energy source
presentation appropriately.
• I did not acknowledge my sources
appropriately.
• I rarely have appropriate use of voice in my
presentation
• I rely on my notes and read more than
speak
• My presentation is greatly below/over the
4-6 time limit (my part is considerably less/
more than 1-1.5 min)
• I have presented most of my information
specific to my energy source with some
errors or misconceptions.
• I have displayed my presentation somewhat
effectively.
• I have some bullet points with key words/
phrases.
• I have presented some of my energy
sources presentation specific to the
relevant energy source.
• I acknowledged some of my sources with
some errors.
• I usually have appropriate use of voice in
my presentation
• I can sometimes speak fluently about my
topics
• My presentation is slightly below/over the
4-6 time limit (my part is below or over the
1-1.5 min)
• I have presented all my information on my
energy source correctly
• I have displayed my presentation
effectively.
• I have bullet points with only key words/
phrases.
• I have presented most of my energy
sources presentation specific to the
relevant energy source.
• I acknowledged all of my sources
appropriately.
• I have consistently appropriate use of voice
in my presentation
• I can speak fluently about my topics
• My presentation is within the 4-6 time limit
(my part is 1-1.5 min)
ENERGY SOURCE PEER ASSESSMENT
Level Descriptors
• Has not reached standard of
0
any descriptors below.
• Identifies some ideas and
concepts and applies these
1-2
to unravel simple
problems.
• Define ideas and concepts
and applies understanding to
Criterion C: solve problems in familiar •
knowledge situations.
and
understandin
• Summarize information by
3-4
g of science identifying parts,
relationships or causes.
• Provides an explanation
that shows some level
understanding.
• Attempts, with guidance,
to explain ideas and
concepts and apply
understanding to decipher
problems in familiar and
unfamiliar situations.
5-6
• Identifies relevant
information by making
judgments about
information, validity of ideas
or quality of work.
GROUP COMMENTS:
What level
do you think
you should
get?
PEER COMMENTS:
Assessed by:___________________
Indicators
• I have not reached any of the standards
for my presentation.
• I have a brief definition explaining
the energy source.
• I have a brief explanation of the
history of the energy source
• I have identified some of the
advantages and disadvantages of
my energy source
• I have attempted to explain the
impact of my energy source on one
of the following: social, economic,
political, environmental, cultural and
ethical.
• I have a definition explaining the
energy source.
I have an explanation of the history
of the energy source
• I have defined the advantages and
disadvantages of my energy source.
• I have explained how my energy
source has impacted one of the
following: social, economic, political,
environmental, cultural and ethical.
• I have shown some understanding
of the future of my energy source.
• I have a thorough definition
explaining the energy source.
• I have a through explanation of the
history of the energy source
• I have explained the advantages
and disadvantages of my energy
source and how this energy source
has impacted two or more of the
following: social, economic, political,
environmental, cultural and ethical.
• I have identified relevant
information to show the future of
my energy source.