Electric Energy Lesson.pdf

Grade: 6th Grade
Subject: Science
Date: December 18th (Wednesday), 3-4 pm
Teacher: Toshiki Fukumura

Objectives:

1. Understand the conversion of electricity into various forms (heat, sound, light, motion) in daily life.
2. Recognize the importance of efficient energy use and its applications.
3. Develop programming skills using "Let's Try Moving" software.

Activities:

1. Introduction to the lesson's challenge (5 minutes)
Recall previous learning and introduce the current challenge.
Think about how electricity is converted and used in daily life.
2. Designing an efficient system (65 minutes)
Consider "efficiency" and "user-friendliness" in designing a system.
Create a program to efficiently use electricity.
Work in groups of 3-4 students.
3. Group presentations (15 minutes)
Share innovative ideas and improvements.
Compare and contrast different approaches.
4. Reflection (5 minutes)
Review the lesson from both scientific and programming perspectives.

Key Points:

Use "Let's Try Moving" software to develop programming skills.
Focus on efficient energy use and user-friendliness.
Encourage trial and error, and iterative improvement.
Develop problem-solving attitudes and collaboration skills.

Challenge:
Create an environmentally friendly and people-friendly automatic door using programming skills.