Lesson plan

Sail Like an Egyptian: Alternative Energy


GeoHistory GeoLiteracy GeoSTEM ELL

Description

In this lesson students will learn the importance of conserving resources, and the different types of resources in the world. They will learn the method and practices that engineers go through when designing objects. Finally, students will be asked to work as a group of engineers by following the engineering design model to design the most stable and fastest invention that does not use gasoline or electricity to navigate the Nile River. This lesson is modified for English Language Learners (ELLs).

Duration

4 periods

Author

Heather L.
Moll

Standards

10: The characteristics, distribution and complexity of Earth's cultural mosaics
11: The patterns and networks of economic interdependence

Teacher Instructions

MollSailEgyptT.pdf (339.63 KB)

Student Materials

MollSailEgyptS.pdf (1.79 MB)

Materials To Assist Teachers and English Language Learners

Supplemental Files