HEAT AND ENERGY

Table of Contents

Subject : 

Basic Science and Technology

Term :

Second Term

Week:

Week 4

Class :

Basic 5 / Primary 5

Previous lesson : 

The pupils have previous knowledge of  Domestic Animals that was taught as a topic during the last lessin

 

Topic :

Heat and Energy

 

 

 

Behavioural objectives :

At the end of lesson, pupils should be able to:

  • develop a definition for energy
  •  enumerate some forms of energy conversion such as electricity to heat (pressing iron), chemical to heat energy (kerosene), electric to mechanical (blender) etc
  • discuss the importance of energy conversion

Instructional Materials:

  • Wall charts
  • Pictures
  • Related Online Video
  • Flash Cards
  • Examples of energy conversion (e.g. solar panel, hydroelectric dam, battery)
  • Chart paper and markers
  • Textbooks
  • Workbooks

Methods of Teaching :

  • Class Discussion
  • Group Discussion
  • Asking Questions
  • Explanation
  • Role Modelling
  • Role Delegation

 

Reference Materials :

  • Scheme of Work
  • Online Information
  • Textbooks
  • Workbooks
  • 9 Year Basic Education Curriculum
  • Workbooks

 

Content:

Energy is the ability to do work.

For example, when you ride a bike, your legs are using energy to pedal. When you turn on a light, the electricity running through the bulb is using energy to make the light shine. When a car drives down the road, the gas in the tank is using energy to power the engine.

All of these things are using energy to make something happen. And energy can be in many forms, like electricity, heat, light, and motion.

 

 

Energy Conversion

Energy can be converted from one form to another. Here are a few examples of energy conversion:

  1. Electric to heat: When you press clothes with an iron, the electricity flowing through the iron heats up the metal plate, which in turn presses the clothes.
  2. Chemical to heat: When you light a match, the chemical energy in the matchstick is converted into heat energy, which causes the match to burn and produce heat.
  3. Electric to mechanical: When you use a blender, the electricity flowing through the motor is converted into mechanical energy, which causes the blades to spin and blend your food.
  4. Solar to electric: Solar panels absorb the energy from the sun and convert it into electricity.
  5. Chemical to electric: When you use a battery, the chemical energy stored in the battery is converted into electricity to power an electronic device.
  6. Mechanical to electric: When we rotate a turbine in a hydroelectric dam, the turbine’s mechanical energy is converted into electricity.

Evaluation

  1. What is energy defined as? a) The ability to do work b) The ability to move objects c) The ability to change shape
  2. What is an example of energy being used to do work? a) Riding a bike b) Painting a picture c) Sitting down
  3. What are some forms of energy? a) Electricity, heat, light, and motion b) Water, wind, and fire c) Food, air, and sleep
  4. What is an example of energy being converted from one form to another? a) Using a flashlight b) Pressing clothes with an iron c) Playing a video game
  5. What is an example of chemical energy being converted into heat energy? a) Burning a candle b) Charging a phone c) Playing a musical instrument
  6. What is an example of electric energy being converted into mechanical energy? a) Using a blender b) Using a hairdryer c) Using a calculator
  7. What is an example of solar energy being converted into electricity? a) Solar panels b) Wind turbines c) Hydroelectric dams
  8. What is an example of chemical energy being converted into electricity? a) Batteries b) Gasoline c) Solar panels
  9. What is an example of mechanical energy being converted into electricity? a) Hydroelectric dam b) Wind turbine c) Solar panel
  10. What is the definition of energy? a) The ability to do work b) The ability to move c) The ability to change shape

Importance of Energy Conversion

Energy conversion is important because it allows us to use energy in different forms and for different purposes. Without energy conversion, we would not be able to harness the energy from natural resources like the sun, wind, and water, and use them to power our homes, buildings, and vehicles.

For example, solar panels convert energy from the sun into electricity, which can be used to power homes and buildings. Hydroelectric dams convert the energy of falling water into electricity, which can be used to power cities. These forms of energy conversion allow us to use renewable resources, reducing our dependence on fossil fuels and helping to protect the environment.

Energy conversion also allows us to use energy more efficiently. By converting one form of energy into another, we can use the energy in a way that is more useful for our needs. For example, electric energy can be converted into mechanical energy to power machines like cars and trains, making transportation more efficient.

Additionally, energy conversion is important for industrial and manufacturing processes. Many factories and industries require energy in different forms to power their machinery and processes, and energy conversion allows them to use energy in the most efficient and effective way.

In summary, energy conversion is important because it allows us to harness and use energy from natural resources, use energy more efficiently, and power industrial and manufacturing processes. This contributes to reducing dependence on fossil fuels and protecting the environment

 

Evaluation

  1. Why is energy conversion important? a) It allows us to use energy in different forms and for different purposes b) It helps us to conserve energy c) It makes energy cheaper
  2. How does energy conversion help to reduce our dependence on fossil fuels? a) By converting energy from renewable resources like sun, wind and water b) By using more coal and oil c) By using less energy
  3. What is an example of how energy conversion makes transportation more efficient? a) Converting electric energy into mechanical energy to power cars and trains b) Using fossil fuels to power vehicles c) Walking instead of driving
  4. How does energy conversion contribute to protecting the environment? a) By using renewable resources instead of fossil fuels b) By using more fossil fuels c) By using less energy
  5. What is an example of energy conversion in industry? a) Converting electric energy into mechanical energy to power machinery b) Using fossil fuels to power machines c) Using human labor instead of machines
  6. How does energy conversion contribute to energy efficiency? a) By converting energy from one form to another b) By using more energy c) By using less energy
  7. What is an example of energy conversion in a household? a) Using solar panels to convert solar energy into electricity b) Using coal to heat a home c) Using candles instead of electricity
  8. Why is energy conversion important for manufacturing and industrial processes? a) It allows them to use energy in the most efficient and effective way b) It makes energy cheaper c) It makes the process slower
  9. What is an example of energy conversion in power generation? a) Hydroelectric dam that converts the energy of falling water into electricity b) Nuclear power plant that converts nuclear energy into electricity c) Using human labor to generate electricity
  10. In summary, what is the main importance of energy conversion? a) It allows us to harness and use energy from natural resources, use energy more efficiently, and power industrial and manufacturing processes b) It makes energy cheaper c) It makes the process slower

Theory

  1. What is the definition of energy?
  2. Give an example of energy being used to do work.
  3. List some forms of energy.
  4. What is an example of energy being converted from one form to another?
  5. How does energy conversion help to reduce our dependence on fossil fuels?
  6. Why is energy conversion important for transportation?
  7. Explain how energy conversion contributes to protecting the environment.
  8. What is an example of energy conversion in industry?
  9. How does energy conversion contribute to energy efficiency?
  10. In summary, what is the main importance of energy conversion?

Lesson Presentation

Introduction:

  • Begin by asking students what they know about energy and energy conversion.
  • Write their answers on the board or a shared document.
  • Introduce the topic of energy conversion and its importance.

Direct Instruction:

  • Define energy and its forms (e.g. electricity, heat, light, and motion).
  • Give examples of energy conversion, such as electricity to heat (pressing iron), chemical to heat energy (kerosene), electric to mechanical (blender) etc.
  • Explain the importance of energy conversion, such as how it allows us to harness and use energy from natural resources, use energy more efficiently, and power industrial and manufacturing processes.

Guided Practice:

  • Provide students with a handout or worksheet that includes examples of energy conversion, and ask them to match each example with the appropriate form of energy.
  • Have students work in small groups to discuss and come up with their own examples of energy conversion.
  • Have each group share their examples with the class.

Independent Practice:

  • Provide students with a worksheet that includes a list of energy conversion examples and ask them to write a short explanation of how energy is being converted in each example.
  • Provide students with some real-world examples of energy conversion and ask them to identify the form of energy being converted.

Closure:

  • Review the main points of the lesson.
  • Ask students to summarize the importance of energy conversion in their own words.
  • Provide students with additional resources for further study, such as websites or videos.

Assessment:

  • Observe students during independent practice to ensure they are understanding the material.
  • Collect and grade worksheets and written responses as an assessment of student understanding.
  • Use class discussion and participation as an informal assessment of student understanding