1. W EEK OF 11-14-11 THRU 11-18-11 6.7 TEKS statement: Matter and energy. The student knows that some of Earth’s energy resources are available on a nearly perpetual basis, while others can be renewed over a relatively short period of time. Some energy resources, once depleted, are essentially nonrenewable.

2. MONDAY TITLE -DIFFERENT TYPES OF ENERGY RESOURCES 11-14-11 Starter D = 4g/ml  M = 450 g  V = ?

3. Agenda Starter WGL-Word/Guess/Learn Chart Puzzle Vocabulary Word Wall Exit

4. P RACTICE Please copy the chart below in your journal. WordGuessLearn Coal Oil Natural Gas Nuclear Power Biomass Wind Hydropower Geothermal Energy Solar Resources

5. LEARN Coal- Energy created by a blackish rock that is composed of mainly carbons and hydrocarbons. Produced on Earth from trapping energy of plants that lived hundreds of years ago. Oil- Energy made from a refined substance created by heat and pressure on Earth’s layers over time.

6. LEARN Natural Gas- Energy produced by a naturally occurring gas, created by organic particles covered in earth over time. Nuclear Power- Energy produced from controlled nuclear reactions. Biomass- Energy made from organic material made from plants and animals.

7. LEARN Wind- Energy made from collecting the kinetic energy of wind. Hydropower- Renewable energy produced by the kinetic energy of water. Geothermal- Energy made from using natural heat produced by Earth. Solar Resources- Energy produced from the sun’s rays.

8. APPLY & CONNECT - What vocabulary word were you most familiar with? -Where have you heard this word before? EXIT WRITE A HALF PAGE REFLECTION ON WHAT WE LEARNED TODAY.

9. TITLE FOR T UESDAY 11-15-11 ENERGY RESOURCE NOTES Why is it important to be able to tell the difference between a metal and a nonmetal? How can you tell the difference between the two? SStarter: Write the question.

10. Agenda Starter Word Wall Puzzles Exit

11. P RACTICE You will create a word wall puzzle with a partner. You will be graded on the following: Participation Effort Poster must have the following: Word you are using Picture of the word Definition Word used in a sentence

12. APPLY & CONNECT  Write a half page reflection on what you learned today.  Be sure to include the following key words in your reflection Complete the following statement in your journal: The energy resources that we have in Texas are…and we use them for…. EXIT

13. TITLE FOR WEDNES DAY 11-16-11 ADVANTAGES / DISADVANTAGES What is the difference between an element and a compound? SStarter: Write the question.

14. Agenda STARTER Brainstorm advantages/disadvantages together. Graphic Organizer Individual Graphic Organizer w/partner on Butcher Paper EXIT

15. P RACTICE As we come up with advantages and disadvantages of each energy resource together, you will write in your journal as well. Next, you and a partner will pick an energy resource and come up with detailed advantages and disadvantages. Each one will be represented by a picture. These will all be written on a piece of butcher paper.

16. APPLY & CONNECT  Write a half page reflection on what you learned today. How can learning about the advantages and disadvantages of energy resources help us in our life? EXIT

17. TITLE FOR THURSDAY 11-17-11 ADVERTISEMENT POSTER List two (2) physical properties of a metal or non- metal and use them in separate sentences correctly. SStarter: Write the question.

18. Agenda Starter Advertisement of Energy Poster EXIT

19. P RACTICE You and a partner will pick one source of energy to advertise for… You will make a colorful poster and present to your classmates on why they should purchase the type of energy you have chosen.

20. PRACTICE Grading Rubric for Poster: Title-(5) Creativity/Neatness-(15) Advantages- At least 3 (20 each) Contrast to another source of energy-(10) Catchy slogan-(10)

21. APPLY & CONNECT  Write about the energy resources that we will be using during our Thanksgiving break. Make sure you include how we will use them What energy resource do you feel is MOST IMPORTANT? What energy resource do you feel has the MOST DISADVANTAGES? EXIT

22. TITLE FOR FRIDAY 11-18-11 ADVERTISING POSTER (R OUGH D RAFT ) If you were an element, what would you be and why? Are you a solid, gas or liquid? SStarter: Write the question.

23. Agenda Starter Advertisement of Energy Poster EXIT

24. P RACTICE You and a partner will pick one source of energy to advertise for… You will make a colorful poster and present to your classmates (Tuesday after we get back) on why they should purchase the type of energy you have chosen.

25. PRACTICE Grading Rubric for Poster: -Title-(5 points) -Creativity/Neatness-(15 points) -Advantages- At least 3 (20 each) -Contrast to another source of energy-(10 points) -Catchy slogan-(10 points)

26. APPLY & CONNECT  Write about the energy resources that we will be using during our Thanksgiving break. Make sure you include how we will use them. What energy resource do you feel is MOST IMPORTANT? What energy resource do you feel has the MOST DISADVANTAGES? EXIT