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STAGE |
ADDITIONAL SKILLS |
EXTENSION WORK |
RESOURCES |
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Stage one: The pupils will be asked to produce a 'rich picture' with
electricity at its centre and production methods around the main theme
(Coal, Oil, Wind etc..). Each method of energy production will be explained
and alternative energy supplies will be discussed. Pupils watch the
renewable energy video. The presentation of the rich picture will also be
discussed and demonstrated. The pupils will use traditional drawing
techniques in relation to printing (guidelines etc...). Pictures will be
added to enhance the rich picture. |
L.
Keyword list in form of a rich picture. Watch and discuss renewable energy
video.
N.
Measurements for page layout and guidelines.
ICT.
Technology site reference regarding construction of a rich picture.
C.
Discussion relating to been a responsible citizen in the conservation of
energy.
HWK.
Complete rich picture. |
Pupils
to write a short essay on renewable energy and its various forms. Possible
use of ICT, word processing or DTP. |
Renewable energy video. Drawing equipment.
Access to computer network. |
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Stage Two: The differences between fossil fuels and alternatives will be
discussed. The pupils will describe alternative energy forms; Solar,, Wind,,
Sea -(Salter Duck etc.…), Hydro - Dams, Pump Storage etc.… Bio-Fuels, Tidal
The pupils will be introduced to the advantages and disadvantages of using
fossil fuels and alternative energy sources in the production of
electricity. They will carefully present the advantages / disadvantages
lists. |
ICT.
Pupils produce a list of advantages and disadvantages of renewable energy
forms as a ‘table’ with clipart.
L.
Read through and discuss advantages and disadvantages.
N.
Terms such as giga and mega discussed/explained.
HWK.
Table of advantages/disadvantages completed and carefully presented. |
Research the production of energy in the UK. The various methods of
production, amounts of energy produced and consumption. |
Drawing equipment. Access to computer network. |
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Stage Three: The pupils will be given the basic design for the wind
powered object and they will start designing the figure or movement.
Simplicity will be emphasised especially in relation to the movement. The
pupils will be expected to design the moving object and not the propellers
or base. The pupils will use traditional drawing techniques and equipment. |
N.
The pupils will work within certain sizes.
ICT.
At least one design will be completed through the use of graphics software.
L.
The style and nature of notes will be discussed and examples shown to the
pupils.
HWK.
Complete a number of designs including notes. |
Make a
card model of the movement involved in the selected idea. |
Drawing equipment. Access to computer network.
Card and appropriate shaping equipment. |
