Conservation of Energy and Resources Grade 5 Ontario Curriculum

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**New Ontario Science Curriculum 2022**

Grade 5: Strand E- Conservation of Energy and Resources

E1.1- analyse long-term impacts of human uses of energy and natural resources, on society and the environment, including climate change, and suggest ways to mitigate these impacts

E1.2- evaluate effects of various technologies on energy consumption, and describe ways in which individuals can use technology to reduce energy consumption

E1.3- analyse how First Nations, Métis, and Inuit communities use their knowledges and ways of knowing to conserve energy and resources

E2.2- demonstrate an understanding of the law of conservation of energy, including how energy cannot be created or destroyed but can only be transformed from one form to another

E2.3-describe how energy is stored as potential energy and transformed in a given device or system 

E2.4- demonstrate an understanding that when energy is transformed from one form to another, some energy may dissipate into the environment in the form of heat, light, and/or sound energy

E2.5- identify renewable and non-renewable sources of energy

E2.6-explain how the use of energy derived from fossil fuels changes the composition of the atmosphere and how these changes contribute to climate change 

Overview Of Articles Covered In Bundle

The information provided in the article discusses the implications of energy and natural resource consumption on both society and the environment, with a specific focus on the consequences of this consumption for climate change. By burning fossil fuels, greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide are emitted, resulting in a warmer Earth, shifts in weather patterns, elevated sea levels, and heightened climate-related incidents. Additionally, information within articles discusses the wealth of Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) held by Indigenous communities, detailing how their insights about nature, wildlife behavior, and seasonal shifts enable sustainable resource conservation. Indigenous practices, that are deeply connected to the environment, involve activities in tune with the seasons to ensure lasting hunting and fishing practices. Information within the bundle also identifies various energy sources and distinguishes between renewable and non-renewable options. While renewable sources like solar, wind, and hydropower provide sustainability and lack of harm to the planet, non-renewable sources such as fossil fuels and nuclear energy are finite and have the potential for environmental harm. Lastly, articles within the bundle identifies practical actions for individuals to contribute to environmental preservation, including electricity conservation, embracing eco-friendly transportation, and reducing plastic consumption.

Topics Covered In Bundle:

1. Indigenous Knowledge and Conservation of Energy

2. Long-Term Impacts of Energy Use

3. Conservation and Transformation of Energy

4. Forms and Uses of Energy

5. Energy Sources and Climate Change

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What’s Included In Each Topic Covered In Bundle?

• Lesson Plan
• Article
• Worksheet
• Inquiry Question
• Inquiry Question Rubric
• Answer Key

As a teaching companion to this unit, check out this highly engaging Conservation of Energy and Resources Slideshow