| | | | Wind Harvesting - Lesson 1 of 6 | |
| | | | This is the first in a cluster of six lessons on the use of wind as a power source. In this lesson students will investigate current research on the use of wind as a power source. Students will also gain an understanding of the value of pure research. | |
| | | | Wind Harvesting, Scientific Research | |
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| | | At the end of this lesson, students will be able to: - apply research methodology to gather current information on the use of wind as a form of energy;
- synthesise information on wind harvesting into a written format;
- discuss the value of pure research.
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| | | - computers with Internet access
- access to library (scientific references, journals, etc)
- worksheet (Attachment 1)
- print outs of current research on wind harvesting to be sourced by the teacher from the CSIRO website
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| | | - Teacher introduces the topic of wind harvesting:
- show a video on alternative forms of power (optional);
- windmills traditionally used in the Netherlands - why are they used?
- Class investigates current research on wind harvesting as an alternative source of power:
- teacher distributes worksheet (Attachment 1);
- visit CSIRO web site - http://www.csiro.au - and/or use scientific journals, etc.
- Teacher leads class discussion on the value of research:
- How does it contribute to the general body of knowledge on alternative sources of power?
- How might this research lead to commercial development?
- Why is this sort of research (ie. pure research vs commercial research) important?
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| | | - Investigate commercial applications of current wind harvesting research in preparation for the next lesson.
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| | | | Fact file | /10 | | Design | /20 | | Glossary of terms | /15 | | Testing procedure | /15 | | Patent application | /10 | | Class discussion/participation | /20 | | Worksheet | /10 | | Total | /20 | Note: This assessment is intended for the entire cluster of 6 lessons on wind harvesting. | |
| | | | Attachment 1: Wind Harvesting Worksheet | |
| | | | Debra Stewart Dip Teach BEd | |
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