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These notes will help educators implement the activities for this phase and theme. They are included to provide an idea of the scope of the activities. In order to have full access to the detailed activities, please register with the Everest 2000 education program. The notes included below are grouped by grade level.
A. Learner outcomes Students will:
B. General information In this series of activities, students will learn how to construct a simple circuit (Activity 1), develop theories regarding how circuits work and test implications of these theories (Activity 2), and design switches to control their circuits (Activity 3).
Throughout these activities, the students will compare their own
activities with those taking place in Dr. Dave Irvine-Halliday's
Nepal Light Project. C. On-line opportunities
D. Outline of activities:
Phase 3 BACK TO: Top A. Learner Outcomes Students will:
This technology-based activity challenges the students to seek answers to a practical problem - to design an environmentally friendly battery. Teachers should emphasize development of the following skills:
B. General information Throughout the first two phases, we have examined the social implications and the scientific principles behind batteries. Students should now realize that batteries have become part of our everyday lives and understand the potential environmental hazards associated with them. In this activity we will try to find a compromise between the two. One of the key aims of the Nepal Light Project is to reduce the number of batteries dumped into the environment. The improper disposal of batteries poses serious problems. Their toxic constituents can be released into the environment if they are disposed of in landfills (garbage dumps).
Improper incineration
of batteries can release hazardous chemicals into the atmosphere.
The sound management of hazardous materials is the first step in
reducing health risks. The most powerful management tool for
reducing the risks of hazardous materials is reducing the quantity
of hazardous materials used. Increasing awareness of the dangers of
battery components can cause increased pressures to find alternatives,
and provide increased funding for research and development by
private and government agencies. The students will have opportunities to learn more about the work of Dr. Dave Irvine-Halliday as he visits different villages in Nepal. As well, students will be invited to compare their designs with the designs of other students in Canada. C. On-line opportunities
Challenge: To design an environmentally friendly battery BACK TO: Top A. Learner Outcomes Students will:
B. General information In order to reach the summit of Mt. Everest during the day, Byron will be leaving his last camp in the middle of the night. He will not only need a reliable source of light, but one that will allow him to keep his hands free to climb. The solution is some type of headlamp. Byron challenges the students to design an apparatus that allows their headlamps to be worn on the head.
As you have read, Dr. Dave Irvine-Halliday is accompanying the
Everest 2000 expedition to Nepal. Dave is studying
alternative light sources for the people of Nepal.
There will be opportunities to communicate with Dave throughout the expedition. This technology-based activity challenges the students to seek answers to a practical problem - to design a headlamp that can be worn on the head. Teachers should emphasize development of the following skills:
The students should design an adjustable strapping device - many people may need to use the same headlamp. Durability and functionality should also be stressed. C. On-line opportunities
D. Preview of activities Challenge: To Design a Headlamp BACK TO: Top A. Learner Outcomes Students will:
B. General information In order to reach the summit of Mt. Everest during the day, Byron will be leaving his last camp in the middle of the night. He will not only need a reliable source of light, but one that will allow him to keep his hands free to climb. The solution is some type of headlamp. Byron challenges the students to design an apparatus that allows their headlamps to be worn on the head.
As you have read, Dr. Dave Irvine-Halliday is accompanying the
Everest 2000 expedition to Nepal. Dave is studying
alternative light sources for the people of Nepal.
There will be opportunities to communicate with Dave throughout the expedition. This technology-based activity challenges the students to seek answers to a practical problem - to design a headlamp that can be worn on the head. Teachers should emphasize development of the following skills:
The students should design an adjustable strapping device - many people may need to use the same headlamp. Durability and functionality should also be stressed. C. On-line opportunities
D. Preview of activities Challenge: To Design a Headlamp BACK TO: Top | ||||||||||||||||
