Energy Alternatives a Problem-Based Learning Project about Energy and conservation

Aligned with Pennsylvania Academic Standards for:

Environment and Ecology

4.2. Renewable and Nonrenewable Resources A. Explain that renewable and nonrenewable resources supply energy and materials. • Identify alternative sources of energy.
• Identify and compare fuels used in industrial and agricultural societies. • Compare and contrast the cycles of various natural resources.

10. A. Analyze the use of renewable and nonrenewable resources. • Explain the effects on the environment and sustainability through the use of nonrenewable resources.
• Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of reusing our natural resources.

12. A. Analyze factors affecting the availability of renewable and nonrenewable resources. • Evaluate the use of natural resources and offer approaches for using them while diminishing waste

Reading Writing, Listening and Speaking

1.2. 5, 8, 11 Reading Critically in All Content Areas - A. Read and understand essential content of informational texts and documents in all academic areas.

1.2. 5, 8, 11 Reading Critically in All Content Areas - B. Use and understand a variety of media and evaluate the quality of material produced.

1.4.5. 8, 11 Types of Writing - B. Write multi-paragraph informational pieces (e.g., essays, descriptions, letters, reports, instructions).

1.4.5. 8, 11 Types of Writing - C. Write persuasive pieces.

1.5.5, 8, 11 Quality of Writing - A. Write with a sharp, distinct focus identifying topic, task and audience.

1.5.5, 8, 11 Quality of Writing - B. Write using well-developed content appropriate for the topic.

1.6. 5, 8, 11 Speaking and Listening - E. Participate in small and large group discussions and presentations.

1.6.5, 8, 11 Speaking and Listening - F. Use media for learning purposes.

1.8.5, 8, 11 Research - B. Locate information using appropriate sources and strategies.

1.8. 5, 8, 11 Research - C. Organize and present the main ideas from research. Credit sources using a structured format.

Pennsylvania Writing Assessment Domain Scoring Guide

Science and Technology

3.7.7 A. Apply computer software to solve specific problems. • Identify software designed to meet specific needs (e.g., Computer Aided Drafting, design software, tutorial, financial, presentation software). • Identify and solve basic software problems relevant to specific software applications. • Identify basic multimedia applications. • Demonstrate a basic knowledge of desktop publishing applications.

3.7. Technological devices - C. Explain and demonstrate basic computer operations and concepts. C. Apply basic computer operations and concepts.

3.7. Technological devices - D. Apply computer software to solve specific problems. Demonstrate a basic knowledge of desktop publishing applications.

3.7. Technological devices - E. Apply basic computer communications systems.

3.8. Science, Technology and Human Endeavors B. Explain how human ingenuity and technological resources satisfy specific human needs and improve the quality of life.

3.8.4 A. Know that people select, create and use science and technology and that they are limited by social and physical restraints. • Identify and describe positive and negative impacts that influence or result from new tools and techniques.

Career Education and Work

Career Awareness and Preparation - 13.1.8. - E. Analyze the economic factors that impact employment opportunities

13.3. Career Retention and Advancement - 13.3.5 - C. Identify effective group interaction strategies

National Science Education Standards

Posted 9/2005 by Cindy O'Hora utd 2/2009