| Subject
(s) |
These
lesson plans can be used in the areas of: Science,
Mathematics, Research, Computer Technology, Robotics |
| Grade
Level (s) |
These
lessons are intended for seventh, |
| Time
Frame |
WebQuest -4 weeks (includes Experiments and presentation time) Lab Experiments - #2 and #3 (3-5 days per topic) |
| Overview/Goals |
Students will research the history and importance of Hydrogen in
their daily lives. Students will begin to understand the chemistry and physics of solar panels and fuel cells. Students will use powerpoint presentation as they project format. Students will learn to measure and observe data and place the data in a table. Students will use the observed data to create graphs, and flow diagrams. Students will learn the present day uses of fuel cells and hydrogen. Students will begin to understand the potential future for fuel cells and hydrogen in their lives and environment. |
| Key
Words |
fuel
cell, solar
panel, hydrogen,
electrolysis, anode, cathode, membrane, direct current, proton exchange membrane, intensity, Volt, watt, kilowatt hours, continuous radiation, divergent, "reversed LED", capacitors, diodes, short circuit current, no-load voltage, multimeter, resistance, semiconductor, |
| How
To |
Students
will
begin with the WebQuest on Fuel Cells, create a
20 slide presentation in PowerPoint, Make a presentation of same to the
class for Peer Assessment. Students will do two lab experiments using the Fuel Cell Car and Experiment Kit. Students will understand the processes of Electrolysis and Fuel Cell, the importance of Hydrogen as a fuel source, the operation of a Multimeter, solar panel, and other devices supplied in the kit. |
| Materials |
computer,
powerpoint, adobe acrobat reader,
Internet access, Fuel Cell Car &
Experiment Kit Thames & Kosmos, LLC. Newport, RI USA Franckh-Kosmos Vertags-GmbH & Co., Stuttgart, Germany |
| On-Line
Resources |
see WebQuest on
Fuel Cells |
| Student
Work |
see WebQuest on
Fuel Cells |
| Assessment |
see WebQuest on
Fuel Cells |
| Extensions |
Students will
continue working as teams. Students will perform Experiments 4 - 12 in Fuel Cell Manual. Students will be creating graphs, solving formulas and using their mathematics skills on each experiment. Students will use writing and presentation skills to present their final powerpoint project to their classmates and teacher. |
| Middle
School Florida State Standards |
Science: THE NATURE OF MATTER Standard 1- The student understands that all matter has observable, measurable properties. (SC.A. 1.3) Standard 2 - The students understands the basic principles of atomic theory. (SC.A.2.3.3) ENERGY Standard 1 - The student recognizes that energy may be changed in form with varying efficiency (SC.B.1.3) Standard 2 - The student understands the interaction of matter and energy. (SC.B.2.3) FORCE AND MOTION Standard 1 - The student understands that types of motion may be described, measured, and predicted. (SC.C.1.3) Standard 2 - The student understands that the types of force that act on an object and the effect of that force can be described, measured, and predicted. (SC.C.2.3) HOW LIVING THINGS INTERACT WITH THEIR ENVIRONMENT Standard 1 - The student understands the consequences of using limited natural resources. (SC.G.2.3) Standard 3 - The student understands that, science, technology, and society are interwoven and interdependent. (SC.H.3.3) Social Studies: PEOPLE, PLACES, AND ENVIRONMENTS Standard 2 - The student understands the interactions of people and the physical environment. (SS.B.2.3) ECONOMICS Standard 1 - The student understands how scarcity requires individuals and institutions to make choices about how to use resources. (SS.D.1.3 Mathematics: ALGEBRAIC THINKING Standard 2 - The student uses expressions, equations, inequalities, graphs, and formulas to represent and interpret situations. (MA.D.1.3) DATA ANALYSIS AND PROBABILITY Standard 1 - The student understands and uses the tools of data analysis for managing information. (MA.E.1.3 |