Energy from Wind and Moving Water
- Publisher
- Portage & Main Press
- Initial publish date
- Jan 2001
- Category
- Elementary
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Spiral bound
- ISBN
- 9781894110822
- Publish Date
- Jan 2001
- List Price
- $33.00
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Recommended Age, Grade, and Reading Levels
- Age: 7 to 8
- Grade: 2 to 3
Description
The seven lessons in this module introduce students to concepts of energy and movement, the role of air in the production of energy, and wind devices. Students also investigate gravity, moving water, and the production of energy from water movement. Also included: materials lists activity descriptions questioning techniques activity centre and extension ideas assessment suggestions activity sheets and visuals The module offers a detailed introduction to the Hands-On Science program (guiding principles, implementation guidelines, an overview of the skills that young students use and develop during scientific inquiry), a list of children's books and websites related to the science topics introduced, and a classroom assessment plan with record-keeping templates.
About the author
Jennifer Lawson, PhD, is the originator and program editor of the Hands-On series published by Portage & Main Press. Jennifer writes, teaches in the faculty of education at the University of Manitoba, and is a local school board trustee. She is also one of the founders of Mission to Mexico, an organization that works with and provides supports to schools in some of the most impoverished communities in Puerto Vallarta. Jennifer is a former classroom teacher, resource and special education teacher, consultant, and principal. She lives in Winnipeg, Manitoba, with her husband, Barry, and sons, Devon and Jeremy.
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