Lesson Plan 

Title:  	Conserving Heat and Energy in Our Homes
Grade: 7					
Subject: Science and Technology
Strand: Understanding Earth and Space Systems – Heat In the Environment
Description:  In this interactive learning object, students will demonstrate an understanding of the kinds of technologies that reduce heat loss or transfer in a modern home.

Expectation(s): (List overall expectations only)
-	Students will assess the costs and benefits of technologies that reduce heat loss or heat-related impacts on the environment;
-	Students will demonstrate and understanding of heat as a form of energy that is associated with the movement of particles and is essential to many processes within the Earth’s systems;
-	CGE3e – Adopts a holistic approach to life by integrating learning from various subject areas and experience;
-	CGE7i – Respects the environment and uses resources wisely;
-    CGE7j – Contributes to the common good.
Groupings: Independent individual work and small group.
Teaching / Learning Strategies (See Checklist for Teaching/Learning Strategies)
-	Activity-Based strategies
•	Activity/Learning Centres
-	Direct Instruction strategies
•	Review
•	Visual Stimuli
•	Workbook/Worksheets
-	Inquiry and Research Models
•	Problem-Based Models
•	Inquiry Process
-	Thinking Skill strategies
•	Concept Clarification

Teaching/ Learning
This multi-media element (mme) should be used following activities in which heat pollution and the adverse effects of waste heat on the environment have been taught. As well, activities on the processes through which heat energy is transferred should also have been covered. Energy generation and transformation, especially how heat energy is created from electrical energy and how the efficiency of energy use, is measured and compared.

Assessment:
Formative and Practice Assessment