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 * Subject Area: ** Science


 * Grade Level:** 5th


 * Unit:** Energy Conservation

** - Students will learn about how to conserve energy by completing a RAFT activity. - Students will use research strategies and methods to complete their RAFT activity. - Students will present what they have learned about energy conservation via their RAFT project to the rest of the class.
 * Lesson:** Two-Day RAFT Lesson on Energy Conservation
 * -Day One-
 * Objectives:**

- AASL’s Standards for the 21st Century Learner: o 1.1.4 – Find, evaluate and select appropriate sources to answer questions. o 1.1.5 – Evaluate information found in selected sources on the basis of accuracy, validity, appropriateness for needs, importance and social and cultural context. o 1.2.3 – Demonstrate creativity by using multiple resources and formats. o 1.3.4 – Contributes to the exchange of ideas within the learning community. o 1.4.3 – Monitor gathered information and assess for gaps and weaknesses. o 3.1.5 – Connect learning to community issues. o 3.3.4 – Create products that apply to authentic, real-world contexts.
 * Standards:**


 * Anticipatory Set:** I will ask the students the following question: What do you think could have the biggest impact on reducing the amount of gasoline that the United States uses each year? I will field five to six answers to the question and will give appropriate praise to the suggestions and write them on the SMARTboard. I hope to get answers such as: riding bicycles more, walking more, carpooling, etc. I will then list other types of energy resources: water, nuclear, coal, electricity and then will introduce the RAFT assignment.


 * Teaching/Instructional Process:**

Website List: -Energy Star Kids: [] 
 * Input: **Students will be informed of a cart that has pre-selected books and will also be informed about a pre-selected list of websites that contain information on conserving energy located on the library’s website and will be given to them as a handout before starting their research.

Kids Saving Energy: []  Energy Kids: []  Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, Inc. Kid’s Corner: <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">[] <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Alliant Energy Kids: <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">[] <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Tennessee Valley Authority Kid’s Page: <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">[] <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">U.S. Department of Energy “Lose Your Excuse Page: <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">[] <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">California Energy Commission’s Saving Energy Page: <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">[] <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Solar Energy International: <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">[] <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">N-ergise: <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">[] <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">


 * Modeling:** I will show the students a RAFT assignment that I have completed; the letter to the principal urging her to have her 5th grade teachers to include energy conservation in class. I will show the students the completed example and will also show them the resources that I have sued to complete the assignment.


 * <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Checking for Understanding: **<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"> After going over the RAFT matrix and instructions I will ask the students if there is someone who can answer what is supposed to be accomplished. After the answer, I will ask the rest of the class if they agree and for those students to raise their hands. I will then ask the students that do not raise their hands to come see me for further instruction and guidance.


 * Guided Practice or Monitoring:** The cooperating teacher and I will float around the room making sure to check in with all students. We will use Praise, Prompt and Leave to allow students to know what they are doing well, suggest things that they could do differently or better and then leave them to ponder and discover how to do it on their own.


 * Closure:** Students will be presented with an “exit pass” which they will have to complete before leaving the library. They will be asked two questions:


 * Independent Practice:** Students will work on their chosen RAFT assignment at home.


 * <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">-Day Two- **
 * <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Subject Area: **<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"> Science


 * Grade Level:** 5th


 * Unit:** Energy Conservation

- Students will learn about how to conserve energy by completing a RAFT activity. - Students will use research strategies and methods to complete their RAFT activity. - Students will present what they have learned about energy conservation via their RAFT project to the rest of the class.
 * Lesson:** Two-Day RAFT Lesson on Energy Conservation
 * <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Objectives: **<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">

- AASL’s Standards for the 21st Century Learner: o 1.1.4 – Find, evaluate and select appropriate sources to answer questions. o 1.1.5 – Evaluate information found in selected sources on the basis of accuracy, validity, appropriateness for needs, importance and social and cultural context. o 1.2.3 – Demonstrate creativity by using multiple resources and formats. o 1.3.4 – Contributes to the exchange of ideas within the learning community. o 1.4.3 – Monitor gathered information and assess for gaps and weaknesses. o 3.1.5 – Connect learning to community issues. o 3.3.4 – Create products that apply to authentic, real-world contexts. - I will show the students a short YouTube video “Phantom Power, Outlets and Energy - Energy Conservation for Kids”. <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Video URL: <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">[] <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">After this video I will ask the students if the liked the video and ask by a show of hands how many students are doing their RAFT assignment about conserving electricity. I will then ask about other forms of energy so that other students see the other types of energy being covered by their classmates. I will then remind them that today is the final day in the library to complete their assignments. <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">- <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Students will be reminded where materials are and that today is the final day to complete their projects. I will then ask if any students need any assistance to get started today finishing their assignment, for those students who do not need my assistance, they will be instructed to get to work finishing their assignment. <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">- <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">I will show the students the completed RAFT assignment where the student is instructed to create a poster for an upcoming energy conservation concert. I will go over the resources I used to complete the assignment.
 * Standards:**
 * <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Anticipatory Set: **<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">
 * <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Teaching/Instructional Process: **
 * <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Input: **
 * <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Modeling: **

<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">- <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">I will give the students pre-made examples of three of the RAFT examples, two of them which focus on energy conservation and one that focuses on an off topic selection; pollution in the Hudson River. The students will have to indicate after each example if the example is on target to complete the RAFT assignment successfully. The students that seem to have trouble determining which assignment is off topic will be given one on one help. <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">- <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">We will continue to use the Praise, Prompt and Leave method throughout the majority of the period. I will remind the students as I go around that the project should be completed by the end of the period.
 * <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Checking for Understanding: **
 * <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Guided Practice or Monitoring: **

<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">- <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Students will be asked the “Million Dollar Question”. The question will be: What do you think is the best way to conserve energy that would have the greatest positive impact on our county? As the students respond, I will give positive re-enforcement as to solicit the most responses possible. <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">- <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Students will be assigned to write a two paragraph demonstrating what they have learned about energy conservation.
 * <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Closure: **
 * <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Independent Practice: **

<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"> **<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 18pt;">RAFT Activity **<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">

Grade: 5 - Subject: Science - Unit/Theme: Energy Conservation <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 16pt;">Role <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"> || <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 16pt;">Audience <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"> || <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 16pt;">Format <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"> || <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 16pt;">Topic <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"> || <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Concerned Student || <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Parent/Guardian || <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Drawing/Picture of your parent or guardian || <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Brainstorm four different ways that your parent or guardian could save energy in their everyday life. Draw a picture of how your parent or guardian could save energy and write two sentences describing the picture. || <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Concerned Student || <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Principal || <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Letter || <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">You are concerned that your teacher is not covering energy conservation in class. Write a letter to the principal asking her to persuade the 5th teachers to include the topic of energy conservation in class. || <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Environmental/Energy Activist || <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">The Internet Community || <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Blog Post || <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">As the editor of your local energy conservation group’s new blog, you are given the task to write the first post welcoming people to your blog. Capture visitors with a blog post that shows your passion for energy conservation. || <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Environmental/Energy Activist || <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Local Community || <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Poster || <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">You have been selected by a local TV station to design a poster for their energy conservation telethon. Create a poster that will get the community excited about energy conservation! || <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Environmental/Energy Activist || <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Town Board || <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">PowerPoint Presentation || <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">The town board has granted you 5 minutes to present the importance of energy conservation. Create a PowerPoint presentation that will inform the board about energy conservation. || <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Concerned Student || <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Local Coffee House || <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Poem || <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Pretend that you are entering a student poetry contest where the best original poem about energy conservation wins $500. Construct a poem that will charm the judges and win $500! || <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Elementary School Teacher || <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Students || <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Rules to an Energy Conservation Jeopardy || <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Imagine that you are an elementary school teacher introducing the topic of energy conservation to your students and have created Energy Jeopardy! Write the rules to this new game, decide on the categories you want in the game and the questions you would include in each category. ||