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=Lesson Guidelines:=
 * Use of a Web 2.0 platform such as Wikispaces or Google Docs.
 * A technology-based assessment.
 * Unique technology-based activities (online activities or software).
 * A hands-on, inquiry based component.
 * Opportunities for student collaboration to complete the lesson's activities
 * An opportunity for group sharing and/or group discussion following activities
 * This lesson must be able to be completed in 90 minutes.

=Name:= =Sarah Duffer=

=Title of Lesson:= =R you resistant?: Measuring the Heat Resistance (R) of Building Materials=

Overview:
Students will continue to draw connections between greenhouse gases, greenhouse effect, anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions/environmental impact of fossil fuel combustion, climate change, energy (and money!) use and loss.

Standards:
NCSOS 2.07 Analyze the the sources and impacts of society's use of energy. - renewable and non-renewable sources - the impact of human choices on Earth & its systems

Essential Question:
How do we pinpoint energy (heat) loss in buildings in order to make them more efficient (thereby reducing our heating/cooling bills AND CO2 emissions while saving money)?

Learning Outcomes (What can they do?):
Students to analyze building materials' resistance to heat loss.

Duration:
one 90 minute block period

Classroom Logistics:
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Tools + Rationale for each tool used:
__infrared thermometers__ to collect temperature data __Lap tops__ (1:1) so students can complete technology-based lesson, collect and communicate data/conclusions. __LCD projector__ to project images, provide instruction //Moodle// to post Wikispace link. //Wikispace// as a platform for content delivery. See below!
 * Hardware:**
 * Software:**

Prior Content Knowledge:
Greenhouse gases (GHG) and effect, carbon cycle, emission of CO2 from combustion of fossil fuels, impact of CO2 on climate change and atmospheric GHG CO2 concentration

Prior Internet/Web 2.0 Resource Knowledge:
moodle, logging on to lap tops and internet, wallwisher

Instructional Strategy/Activities (Lecture, workshop, etc.):
See below

Student Deliverables:
- bellringer google docs drawing - discussion board brainstorm - Lab Report - Exit slip using wallwisher.com

Lesson:
=R you //resistant//?: Measuring the Heat Resistance (R) of Building Materials=

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1- ** Let's get started! ** Bellringer Observation: thermographic image of house using google docs drawing for students to brainstorm and document observations questions; project, share, and discuss.

2- ** Show what you know! ** Complete the following "Climate Control" survey. Your answers will **not** be shared with the class.

3- Watch the following video from //1:05 to 2:35// on ** using infrared (heat) thermometers **: media type="custom" key="7346305"

4- ** Brainstorm materials for infrared data collection ** using discussion board. We'll share this brainstorm together as a class and then use this brainstorm as a platform for our LAB!!!!

5- ** Let's start our investigative lab! **Open this Google Documents lab report... a) **Starting the lab:** Collaborate with your lab group members to complete the lab report. Remember to constantly save and refresh your browser so that you can see each others' work! b) **Data Collection:** Get Duff's "okie dokie" before you start collecting data. **You'll have 5 minutes so work quickly!** If you are working outside of the classroom, have your hall passes ready and BE QUIET in the hall! c) **Finishing the lab:** collaborate with your lab group members to complete your data table, write your results and conclusions, and polish your lab. Tomorrow we'll peer review each other's lab reports... so make sure your report is polished!

6- ** Let's get outta' here! ** EXIT SLIP: Click here and follow the directions in the upper left-hand corner.


 * Tomorrow: **
 * 1) We'll peer review each others' lab reports, compare the temperature of different materials, and interpret our data... What does it mean?!
 * 2) We'll revisit thermographic images, and continue to interpret our data through that thermal lens...
 * 3) Develop a vodast where YOU get to TEACH others what the colors mean in thermographic pictures (heat loss, heat resistance, impact on heating/cooling bill)
 * 4) Identify ways to conserve energy (reduce heat loss) and therefore decrease our climate changing greenhouse gas emissions and carbon footprint! WOO HOO!!! ** SCIENCE ROCKS! **