Science department lead and school library media specialist collaborate on a research activity that covers content from the unit and also provides the opportunity to interconnect with global issues. The lessons planned will be directly related to the impact on the environment of the acquisition and use of energy sources. The school library media specialist will assist students with the overall research process, note-taking procedures, citations, and selection of resources.
Connection to Local or State Standards
Science: Student can explain how methods for obtaining and using resources (water, minerals, fossil fuel) have consequences on the environment.
S6E6 (GPS). Students will describe various sources of energy and with their uses and conservation.
a. Explain the role of the sun as the major source of energy and its relationship to wind and water energy. b. Identify renewable and nonrenewable resources.
Overview
Sixth grade students research alternative energy sources to prepare for oral presentations.
Library Lesson
Students will find and balance diverse points of view while researching a topic and citing their sources.