LEARNING SESSION PLANNING

degree UNIT SESSION HOURS

SECOND III 6/8 3

SESSION TITLE
Electric energy and its impact on society and the environment

EXPECTED LEARNINGS
COMPETENCIES CAPABILITIES INDICATORS
Build a position Evaluate the implications of the Explain what the task is.
criticism of science and the knowledge and of the tasks technological progresses with the
technology in society. scientific and technological. passage of time as a product
from innovation in response to
the demands of society.
Take a critical stance towards Present arguments for
to situations defend your position regarding
socio-scientific. situations controversial
taking into account its effects
in society and the environment.

TEACHING SEQUENCE
Start (15 minutes)
For the development of this activity, it is expected that students handle the concept of
sources of renewable and non-renewable energy. An important aspect to address is to know
What sources do we use to harness energy, their usefulness, advantages, and disadvantages?
your availability.
The teacher can start with an integration activity to strengthen teamwork.
team.
Students show their electricity bill and are invited in pairs to read the
details of the content of your bill, identify the electricity consumption of your home
and see the history of family consumption.
The teacher asks a couple of students to share their details. Then the teacher presents the
purpose of the session: "To explain that electrical energy responds to the demands of the
society and at the same time has effects on it and on the environment." The title is then noted
corresponding to the session.
Development (90 minutes)
Evaluate the implications of scientific and technological knowledge and practice.
Students contribute ideas in response to the question: How does electricity manifest itself in the
Nature? How is it produced? Their contributions are heard and the teacher guides them in the review.
from page 44 in the text of Science, Technology, and Environment.
Students confirm their contributions and learn from others; from this situation the
The teacher presents the following situation: Is the electric energy that we receive sufficient?
Nature? What were the demands of society regarding electric energy?
 In ancient times? How would society be if humanity had not done
innovations in the field of electricity?
Students work in pairs to reflect and respond to the questions. The teacher facilitates the
participation of some students to share their contributions and enrich
contributions from the other colleagues.

Take a critical stance towards socio-scientific situations.

The teacher divides the classroom into two teams and distributes the respective attachments to them.
read it, analyze it, and develop arguments from the document to defend the position
assigned in a debate:
Team 1: Reading Annex 1 Problems in the use of electricity.
Team 2: Reading Annex 2 Benefits of Electricity.
The students write down their arguments on a large paper to guide them in the presentation.
his position and the teacher starts the debate with the following statement: "We must see the
benefits of electricity in our lives or questioning the impact it generates on the
environment.
The representatives of team 1 begin the presentation by presenting the first argument.
The representatives of team 2 listen to the topic discussed in their argumentation and propose
their opposing arguments. They continue with their arguments in that way.
The teacher can make use of the suggested metacognitive questions in Annex 4 in the
the moment I consider it appropriate.

Closure (30 minutes)

The teacher congratulates the teams and at the same time encourages reflection by noting that energy has
brought many advantages to our lives and that without it the advancement of society would not have
it is what it is today; but we are also aware of the impact it has on the
health, in living beings and in nature itself. Therefore, in recent years, nations
they have met to provide a solution to the problems that you have discussed, trying
to find solutions that lead us towards a more sustainable world.
The teacher clarifies that to achieve sustainability, it is necessary to respect the environment and
not require more raw materials than we can offer. In a sustainable society, one
they should respect human rights, but also those of other living beings and the
of nature.
The teacher presents the following framework on sustainability and points out that it is based on
en tres factores:ecológico, social y económico.

Accordingly, they are asked to write in their notebook the recommendations to achieve
 greater efficiency in the use of energy; that is to say, what we citizens should do to
practice ways to consume energy responsibly from our homes and in the
community. Likewise, recommendations to the industries and to those responsible for
maintenance of the vehicle fleet.
The teacher applies the evaluation sheet from Annex 3 to the students as an assessment.
formative.

HOMEWORK TO WORK ON AT HOME

The students review the household electricity bill and check: In what units is it measured?
electricity consumption?
Talk to the members of your family and your neighborhood or locality: What can be done to
save energy in homes? Share answers in the next session.
You are invited to watch the videos about energy to reinforce the topic:
[Link] (6 minutes and 24 seconds)
[Link] (4 minutos, 36
seconds)

Video of the Electricity Museum of Barranco-Lima-Peru. Lahabitació[Link]

[Link] (8 minutes)

MATERIALS OR RESOURCES TO BE USED

Ministry of Education. (2012). Science, Technology, and Environment Book for 2nd grade
Secondary Education. Lima: Norma Editorial Group.
References of electronic pages.
Web pages, videos, posters, masking tape, markers.
Copy of Annexes 1 and 2.
Video. Museum of electricity.

EVALUATION
Formative assessment, the use of metacognitive questions is made at any moment.
of the session; co-evaluation and self-assessment are also promoted
learnings.
Summative evaluation, the checklist is used to assess the debate, according to
the indicators provided in the expected learning outcomes (Annex 1).
 Annex 12
PROBLEMS IN THE USE OF ELECTRICITY

When we acquire appliances, we expect both performance and lifespan from them.
but both actions will not only depend on the brand and the components of each of them,
but also how we care for and maintain them, as well as the energy consumption that these
They require. The household items we use daily represent an expense.
considerable energy, which is why it is essential to know how to take advantage of them, to
help reduce monthly electricity consumption.
Andrea González, a biologist from the University of Caldas, points out that dozens of bird species and
insects are in danger due to this type of pollution. "Many migratory birds are
they are drawn by the light of the big cities at night. By deviating from their course, they end up
changing their migratory cycles or they can even die in the city, as they are not
adapted.
On the other hand, the reproduction times of insects, for example, are altered and in
In the particular case of larvae, the growth periods are delayed or advanced, which
disrupts natural processes.
The pollutants. Like every activity, electricity generation involves a series of
pollutants. The pollutants depend on the primary energy source used, from the
chosen technology and the environment of the installation site.
We are going to study what the main waste they generate is and the necessary treatments.
Thermal power plants generate pollutants due to two main causes. On one hand,
The burning of fossil fuels such as coal or oil produces ashes and smoke, among others.
where we find CO emissions2(carbon dioxide), SOx (sulfur oxides) and NOx (oxides
of nitrogen). On the other hand, they generate a thermal change in the water they use for cooling.
The CO2It is one of the gases that promote the greenhouse effect. This effect is responsible for
that the Earth has its temperature, but an excess of CO2in the atmosphere can cause a
excess temperature. There are different ways to reduce CO.2the most widespread is with the use
of filters that hold it back.
SOx and NOx are responsible for acid rain. The association of the oxides with oxygen and the
water forms nitric acids HNO3and sulfuric acids H2SO4These acids change the pH of the
rain, this rain acidifies rivers and waters, killing the living beings that inhabit them; another
The effect of acid rain is the deposition of protons H+, which carry certain ions from the soil.
depleting the nutrients of ecosystems. To eliminate these pollutants, measures are taken
different treatments, such as the introduction of catalytic converters in the
power plants or the addition of alkaline compounds in rivers.
During the construction of hydroelectric plants, the harmony of the environment is broken.
environment, that is, the cycle that normally occurs is altered. A clear evidence of this is logging.
of trees that is carried out for greater ease in the transportation of materials and the passage of
vehicles. The construction of dams or artificial ponds alters the life of aquatic fauna,
since it prevents the fish from swimming upstream and they begin to have problems in their cycle
reproductive, thus increasing the decline of the aquatic population.
Sources:
[Link]
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[Link]
electricidad/xxv.-la-energia-electrica-y-el-medio-ambiente
 BENEFITS OF ELECTRICITY

Can you imagine what your life would be like if you didn't have electricity?
Let us enumerate some of them:
All technological advancements that lead to the progress of any country occur
thanks to electricity. Industry and commercial activity are made possible by this
important source of energy.
2. From 6:00 in the evening, a town seems like a ghost town. The dangers are
latent. Electricity contributes to safety on the streets and avenues. In your home,
The number one collaborator is called electricity. She goes hand in hand with the care of her
health in hospitals and clinics.
3. Although it may seem incredible, electricity is cheaper than candles or batteries.
lamps and fuel. Poor lighting due to the frequent use of lighters or candles
causes fatigue, a decrease in school performance, eye conditions and, most seriously,
the decline of vision with irreparable damage.
4. Electricity improves the economy of a town because it will be energized by having the
possibility of connecting a mill, a refrigerator to cool drinks and snacks, or a
much faster sewing machine. There are many reasons for them to use all their
creativity to improve your family economy with this resource.
5. The show and entertainment industry moves to the rhythm of electricity.
6. Energy saving will be the contribution of the citizens, aware and concerned about the
quality of life, will make efforts to reduce the impacts of energy use.
Source:[Link]

Electricity at home
The use of electricity in modern life is essential. Hardly a society can
conceive itself without the use of electricity. The electrical industry, through technology, has placed
disposition of society the use of electrical devices that facilitate household tasks,
making life more pleasant. The machines or electrical devices that provide us
comfort at home, time savings, and reduction in the amount of chores,
they are called appliances. Among the most commonly used appliances in the home, we will mention:
electric stove, refrigerator, toaster, microwave, blender, dishwasher, hair dryer, etc.
Electricity in the community
Electricity in the community is manifested, among other things, through: public lighting in
plazas, parks, highways, tunnels, roads, etc., in order to provide safety and
visibility for pedestrians and better traffic flow for vehicles at night; the
Traffic lights on public roads allow for the regulation and control of vehicle flow. Also in the
media appreciate the importance of electricity, as it is essential for operation
radio, television, cinema, the broadcasting of the press, etc. depend largely on this type of
energy. Since electricity was discovered, it has always been at the service of medicine.
through the various instruments and machines used in this area (equipment for radiation of
cobalt, X-ray equipment, tomography equipment, electrocardiogram equipment, etc.), and
has contributed to numerous advances in science and research. Various tools and
machines that run on electricity are used in our community for repairs or
to condition our urbanizations.
Source:[Link]

Annex 3
 EVALUATION SHEET

Mark with a cross the existing energy sources.

Renewables:

Sun wind water

Non-renewable:

oil natural gas coal uranium

2. The electric energy consumed in your community is produced in:

Conventional sources:

Hydroelectric power plant

Thermal power plant that operates

with oil, gas, or coal

Nuclear center

Unconventional sources:

Wind power plant

Photovoltaic power plant (solar)

Geothermal plant (heat from the subsurface)

3. The electrical energy consumed in your community is produced in:

Sun wind oil

water gas carbon uranium

 Annex 4
METACOGNITION SHEET

QUESTIONS WRITE YOUR APPRECIATIONS HERE

Why do you identify more with the

beneficios/dificultades de la electricidad?

Why do you think you identify more with

one of them?

Why is it difficult to reach a point of

balance to reduce the impact?
 Annex 5
CHECKLIST: DEBATE TECHNIQUE

Competence: Build a critical position on science and technology in society.

Capabilities Evaluate the implications of the Take a critical stance towards

knowledge and of the task socio-scientific situations.
scientific and technological.
Indica
Explain the Value the Discriminate Argue about it
pains requirements of contributions of the among the position
society and science and the benefits and having in
contribution of the technology in difficulties tell his Appreciation
science and the the development based on effects in the qualitative
technology. of society. evidence society and the
scientific. environment.

Students
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

6.

Note: One of the evaluations is marked with a cross (X) and a comment is written interpreting it.
the contested.