### Lesson Plan: Renewable Energy Sources
**Grade Level**: Junior Secondary 3 \
**Subject**: Basic Technology \
**Duration**: 60 minutes \
**Topic**: Renewable Energy Sources
#### Objectives:
By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:
1. Define renewable energy sources.
2. Identify various types of renewable energy sources.
3. Understand the importance of using renewable energy.
4. Explain how different types of renewable energy sources work.
5. Discuss the environmental benefits of renewable energy sources.
#### Materials Needed:
- Whiteboard and markers
- Projector and screen
- Computer with internet access
- Printed handouts of renewable energy diagrams
- Videos on different types of renewable energy
- Classroom globe or world map
#### Lesson Outline:
**Introduction (10 minutes)**
1. **Greeting and Roll Call** - Briefly acknowledge the students and take attendance.
2. **Icebreaker Activity**:
- Ask students, “Have you ever heard of renewable energy? If so, what do you know about it?”
- Show students a globe or map. Discuss how different areas might use different types of energy.
**Presentation (20 minutes)**
1. **Define Renewable Energy Sources**:
- Explain that renewable energy comes from natural sources that are constantly replenished.
- List examples: solar power, wind power, hydropower, biomass, and geothermal energy.
2. **Types of Renewable Energy**:
- **Solar Energy**: Use a diagram to show how solar panels convert sunlight into electricity.
- **Wind Energy**: Explain how wind turbines generate electricity by capturing wind.
- **Hydropower**: Show a video on how water flow is used to generate electricity.
- **Biomass Energy**: Discuss how organic materials (like plants and animal waste) are converted into energy.
- **Geothermal Energy**: Explain how the heat from within the earth can be used for energy.
3. **Interactive Video**:
- Play a short video that demonstrates how each type of renewable energy works.
**Discussion (15 minutes)**
1. **Environmental Benefits**:
- Discuss how renewable energy reduces greenhouse gas emissions and pollution.
- Talk about conserving natural resources and the impact on climate change.
2. **Class Discussion**:
- Encourage students to discuss what they found interesting about each energy source.
- Ask students which renewable energy source they think is most beneficial and why.
**Activity (10 minutes)**
1. **Group Activity**:
- Divide students into small groups.
- Assign each group a type of renewable energy.
- Provide them with paper and markers to create a poster showcasing facts and benefits of their assigned energy source.
**Conclusion (5 minutes)**
1. **Review**:
- Recap the key points discussed in the lesson.
- Highlight the importance of shifting towards renewable energy sources for a sustainable future.
2. **Question and Answer**:
- Allow students to ask any questions they might have.
- Provide clarification where needed.
**Homework**
- Ask students to write a one-page reflection on what they learned about renewable energy sources and how they think it can impact their community.
#### Assessment
- Participation in class discussions and activities.
- Quality and accuracy of group posters.
- Graded reflection paper.
#### Additional Resources:
- Websites: National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)
- Books: "Renewable Energy: Discover the Fuel of the Future" by Joshua Sneideman, Erin Twamley
This lesson plan can be adjusted based on class size, available resources, and specific educational standards.