Lesson Plan
Grade 8 Science
Fluid Systems
Authors: Zach Wheeler, Pam Eurig & Raffi Kouyoumdjian
This lesson should take five 45 minute classes to complete from its beginning to the end of presentations.
Purpose:
This lesson leads students to an understanding of fluid pressure and systems. Students will use this understanding to complete a performance task which asks them to construct a device that uses the transfer of fluids to apply force or to control motion.
Outcomes/Objectives:
By the end of this lesson, students will meet the following Alberta Gr. 8 Science expectations:
- investigate and compare the compressibility of liquids and gases
- investigate and describe fluids used in technological devices and everyday materials
- construct a device that uses the transfer of fluids to apply a force or to control motion (e.g. construct a model hydraulic lift; construct a submersible that can be made to sink or float by transfer of a fluid; construct a model of a pump)
(see http://education.alberta.ca/media/654829/sci7to9/pdf)
By the end of this lesson, students will meet the following Alberta ICT outcomes:
- access, use and communicate information from a variety of technologies
- communicate through multimedia
(see www.education.gov.ab.ca/ict/outcomes/div3.asp)
Background:
At this point, students are well over half-way through the Mix and Flow of Matter unit which is the first unit of study in Grade 8 science. The particle model of matter, the states of and movement of matter, viscosity, density, buoyancy and fluid pressure are topics that the students have already explored at this point.
This lesson is intended to review fluid pressure, deliver the content required for the last topic, fluid systems and to prepare students to complete their unit performance task.
Interaction:
Students will develop their understanding of the unit content and the assigned performance task by working through the module individually. To complete the performance task, students will work in groups of three to four.
Performance Task:
Students will work in groups of three to four to construct a device that uses the transfer of fluids to apply a force or to control motion. They will be asked to utilize multimedia to present their device and the scientific concepts involved in its design to the class.
Students will showcase their device and give a simultaneous multimedia presentation on the topics of fluid pressure and systems, demonstrating their understanding of the topics and the design of their device.
Assessment
See rubric tab above.
Required Tools:
In order to complete this lesson, students require access to computers or laptops and potentially tablets – all with internet access, access to presentation software (e.g. PowerPoint or a Web 2.0 tool such as Prezi) and access to design software such as Smoothdraw 3.
Integrated Technology
In order to complete the unit, students will need internet access on one of the devices mentioned above. Some smaller mobile devices such as smart phones/iPods and some tablets may not support Flash and/or the required software. Students will work through the entire module online.
Resources
Edwards, L., Siler, R., Martin, J., Liland, J., Haley, D., Grace, E., Brown, E., Clancy, C., Joliffe, L. (2001). Science focus 8: Science, technology, society. Canada: McGraw-Hill Ryerson Limited.
With thanks to:
www.nucleuslearning.com/lessonplan/teaching-hydraulics-and-pneumatics-unit-children
Additional Resources Related to Mix and Flow of Matter
http://engagingstudents.blackgold.ca/index.php/division-iii/sci-d3/science-8/unit-a/
http://www.learnalberta.ca/ProgramOfStudy.aspx?lang=en&ProgramId=511711#
Hydraulics and Pneumatics video - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YlmRa-9zDF8 (part 1) and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UuK3ESGgbqk&feature=relmfu (part 2)
Fluid Systems
Authors: Zach Wheeler, Pam Eurig & Raffi Kouyoumdjian
This lesson should take five 45 minute classes to complete from its beginning to the end of presentations.
Purpose:
This lesson leads students to an understanding of fluid pressure and systems. Students will use this understanding to complete a performance task which asks them to construct a device that uses the transfer of fluids to apply force or to control motion.
Outcomes/Objectives:
By the end of this lesson, students will meet the following Alberta Gr. 8 Science expectations:
- investigate and compare the compressibility of liquids and gases
- investigate and describe fluids used in technological devices and everyday materials
- construct a device that uses the transfer of fluids to apply a force or to control motion (e.g. construct a model hydraulic lift; construct a submersible that can be made to sink or float by transfer of a fluid; construct a model of a pump)
(see http://education.alberta.ca/media/654829/sci7to9/pdf)
By the end of this lesson, students will meet the following Alberta ICT outcomes:
- access, use and communicate information from a variety of technologies
- communicate through multimedia
(see www.education.gov.ab.ca/ict/outcomes/div3.asp)
Background:
At this point, students are well over half-way through the Mix and Flow of Matter unit which is the first unit of study in Grade 8 science. The particle model of matter, the states of and movement of matter, viscosity, density, buoyancy and fluid pressure are topics that the students have already explored at this point.
This lesson is intended to review fluid pressure, deliver the content required for the last topic, fluid systems and to prepare students to complete their unit performance task.
Interaction:
Students will develop their understanding of the unit content and the assigned performance task by working through the module individually. To complete the performance task, students will work in groups of three to four.
Performance Task:
Students will work in groups of three to four to construct a device that uses the transfer of fluids to apply a force or to control motion. They will be asked to utilize multimedia to present their device and the scientific concepts involved in its design to the class.
Students will showcase their device and give a simultaneous multimedia presentation on the topics of fluid pressure and systems, demonstrating their understanding of the topics and the design of their device.
Assessment
See rubric tab above.
Required Tools:
In order to complete this lesson, students require access to computers or laptops and potentially tablets – all with internet access, access to presentation software (e.g. PowerPoint or a Web 2.0 tool such as Prezi) and access to design software such as Smoothdraw 3.
Integrated Technology
In order to complete the unit, students will need internet access on one of the devices mentioned above. Some smaller mobile devices such as smart phones/iPods and some tablets may not support Flash and/or the required software. Students will work through the entire module online.
Resources
Edwards, L., Siler, R., Martin, J., Liland, J., Haley, D., Grace, E., Brown, E., Clancy, C., Joliffe, L. (2001). Science focus 8: Science, technology, society. Canada: McGraw-Hill Ryerson Limited.
With thanks to:
www.nucleuslearning.com/lessonplan/teaching-hydraulics-and-pneumatics-unit-children
Additional Resources Related to Mix and Flow of Matter
http://engagingstudents.blackgold.ca/index.php/division-iii/sci-d3/science-8/unit-a/
http://www.learnalberta.ca/ProgramOfStudy.aspx?lang=en&ProgramId=511711#
Hydraulics and Pneumatics video - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YlmRa-9zDF8 (part 1) and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UuK3ESGgbqk&feature=relmfu (part 2)