Transcript Project Plan

April
May
International Project (Presentation): KBIP
January
February
March
November
December
October
September
Suggestions and Ideas
September 2008
Familiarization with the KF and Initial Knowledge
KF Perspectives: Climate Change
Activity (suggestions)
• Building a Mini Greenhouse for Plants
• Building a Terrarium with Animals
• Building a Meteorological Station. Showing a picture of the
meteorological characteristics of our region in order to compare it to
other regions or countries.
Websites and
Teacher
Information
Questions (examples)
• What does the word climate mean?
• What do weather channel reporters talk about?
• What do human beings need in order to live?
• What does the natural environment consist of? Are there interactions between the
different elements that form the natural environment? Can you explain your answer?
• What are the impacts of humans on natural environments?
• Which environmental elements come from natural sources and which come from human
sources?
Collection of Ideas (groups and the teacher)
October 2008
Matter
KF Perspectives: The Water Cycle
Theoretical Information
• Solid, Liquid, Gas, Water
• Precipitation, Runoff, Infiltration, Evaporation Transpiration,
Condensation (clouds, fog).
• Density / Buoyancy
• Water pollution
• Acid rain
Activities (suggestions)
• Garments on a clothesline
• The mass of an ice cube ( physical change)
• The water cycle
• Acid rain
Questions (examples)
• Where can we find water on our planet?
• What links can we make between the water cycle and the climate?
• How are clouds formed?
Web site and
Teacher
Information
Novembre 2008
First part
Energy
KF Perspectives: Solar Energy, The Greenhouse Effect and the Ozone Layer
Theoretical information
• Light
• Heat and Temperature / Convection / Conduction
• Composition of Air: Oxygen, Nitrogen, Water Vapor and Carbon Gas
• The Atmosphere Layers
• The Ozone Layer
Activities (suggestions)
• Sprouting in a Closed Environment (Temperature Differences)
•The Link Between Heat and Temperature
Questions (examples)
• What is the greenhouse effect and why is it essential for life on Earth?
• What is the ozone layer composed of and what is its role on Earth?
• What are the sun, its rays and light energy used for on the earth?
Web sites
and teacher
information
December 2008
Energy
Second part
KF Perspectives: Forms of energy, their origin and their use.
Theoretical information
• Solar energy
• Hydroelectric power
• Wind energy
• Fossil Energy / Oil
Activities (suggestions)
• Construction of a hydroelectric power plant / windmill
Questions (examples)
• What is energy? Where can we find it in the environment?
• Why do we need energy?
• Where does oil come from?
• How does a hydroelectric power plant work / windmill?
• What is the cleanest source of energy for the environment and why?
Web sites
and teacher
information
January 2008
System of Interaction/Force and Movement
Objective: Understanding Climate Change (Processes and Consequence)
KF Perspectives: Various Climates and their Global Characteristics
Theoretical information
• Lighting and Latitude / Solar Angles
• Humidity / Temperature / Wind / Precipitation
• Climatic Zones
• Season Changes
• Storms / hurricanes / tornadoes
Activities (suggestions)
• Observing an atlas with climatic zones
• The Meteorological Station / a Picture (Board) with the Averages
Questions (examples)
• What is the climate and which characteristics define it?
• Why are there various types of climates on Earth?
• Can you describe the various climates found on Earth?
• Why aren’t there any hurricanes in Quebec?
Websites and
Teacher
Information
February 2008
System of interaction/Force and movement
Objective: Knowing About the Human Impacts on the Environnement
KF Perspectives: Exploitation of Natural ressources
Theoretical information
• Oil, Coal, Natural Gas / Carbon Gas / Air Pollution
• Forests / Forest Cutting / Agriculture / Pollution
• Water / Water Pollution
Activities (suggestions)
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Web sites and
Teacher
Information
Questions (examples)
• What kinds of natural resources do humans exploit?
• What are the advantages and inconveniences to the following types of exploitations: Oil,
forests, water and animals.
• What is the carbon cycle and what is its link with climate changes?
Mars 2008
System of Interaction/Force and Movement
Objectif: Looking for Solutions to Problems Surronding Climate Changes
KF Perspectives : Technologies of the Environnement
Theoretical Information
• Sustainable Development
• Biofuels
Activities (suggestions)
• Recycling
• Composting
• Finding a Local Solution!
Web Sites and
Teacher
Information
Questions (examples)
• What actions do some people undertake in various cities in order to reduce atmospheric, aquatic
and land pollution?
• Why do we recycle?
• What do you think about the idea of using ethanol instead of gasoline in cars?
• How could we reduce waste in our city?
• What is important here is to make links with the perspectives that have already been seen.
April - May 2008
International Project (Presentation): KBIP
Objective : Problem Resolution in Questioning Form (in teams)
Three Main Subjects:
1. The Climates on our Planet
2. The Repercussions of Human Activities on the Environment
3. Technologies of the Environment
Support on Behalf of Experts
Project Presentations during the KBIP International Session