Energy and Energy Transformation

Key Concept: Systems

Related Concepts: Energy, Transformation

Global Contexts: Scientific and Technical Innovation

Statement of Inquiry: Energy transformation changes the systems in our environment.

Inquiry Questions:

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Factual: 

• What is energy? What are the types and forms of energy? 

• What is the law of conservation of energy?

• What are renewable and non-renewable sources of energy?

Conceptual

• How does energy use impact the environment?

Debatable: 

• To what extent can inventions like solar panels compensate for the impact of human activities on the environment?

Summative Assessment:  

Criterion D: Students will research the problem of global warming and some devices that humans have invented to harness renewable energy sources. They will reflect on the impact of such solutions on various factors (e.g. economy, environment, politics, ethics, etc.). They will write a report presenting their research findings and cite sources.