Margaret M. Loos
This unit was decided upon because few young people seem to be concerned with energy. They accept it as a “given” in their lives without understanding its relationship with matter, its limitations, and its effects upon their daily lives. The outlook of a young city person is often limited to the here-and-now, eclipsing the lessons of the past and the challenges of the future. The study of energy must be imaginatively taught to bring home to our young city dwellers the reality of energy’s influence on their lives now and in the future. Therefore, this unit will attempt to present the essential energy concepts of physics and earth science and to be of personal interest and value to young city students.
The unit is designed for eighth grade students but it may be adapted for physical science or environmental education. It should be accomplished in a six week period. The first segment is unusual in that it is concerned with the energy system of the human body but hopefully this will take advantage of adolescents’ interest in their own bodies.
The three sections of the unit are:
YOU AND ENERGY
ENERGY AND THE CITY
ENERGY AND THE FUTURE
