How Much Electricity Do We Use?
Description
This activity has students explore how much electricity Ontarians consume in a day. The students will examine the daily provincial electricity consumption using graphs. A Family Electricity Journal is kept.
Time Required: 1 hour
Language: English
Curriculum
Overall Expectations for Grade 6: Electricity and Electrical Devices - expectation 1
Opportunities for Integration with Other Subject Areas
Mathematics – Data Management and Probability
Language – Writing
Teaching Process
See attached document.
Instructions for Students
See attached activity and student worksheet.
Assessment/Evaluation
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Submitted By:GreenLearning
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Source:Ecospark and Toronto District School Board
Resource Type:Lesson Plan
Subject(s):Mathematics, Science, Life Skills, Social Studies,
Topic:Energy Generation, Energy Use and Conservation, Sustainable Development,
Level:Intermediate / MiddleSecondary
Grade: 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Administration:Edit Resource
Source:Ecospark and Toronto District School Board
Resource Type:Lesson Plan
Subject(s):Mathematics, Science, Life Skills, Social Studies,
Topic:Energy Generation, Energy Use and Conservation, Sustainable Development,
Level:Intermediate / MiddleSecondary
Grade: 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12