This lesson on energy is one part of a Kû5 instructional cross-curriculum program that integrates science, mathematics, and technology applications. The concepts in the lesson support the implementation of the 2010û2011 Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) as well as the Texas English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS). The ELPS provide guidance for teachers working with English learners in the core content areas. The cross-curricular integration in this lesson includes inquiry-based activities to engage students with content while teaching higher-order thinking skills and facilitating understanding of the connections among math, science, and technology. The National Science Education Standards (National Research Council, 1996) describes inquiry-based instruction as “the activities of students in which they develop knowledge and understanding of scientific ideas, as well as an understanding of how scientists study the natural world” (p. 23). Inquiry-based instruction must be carefully structured to ensure that students engage in investigations that deepen and expand their scientific knowledge as well as develop their scientific habits of mind. In A Framework for Kû12 Science Education (2012), the National Research Council has redefined “inquiry” as “scientific and engineering practices.” To promote such practices, teachers should provide learning experiences that engage students with fundamental questions and guide them in how to find the answers.In addition to the integration of math, science, and technology, this module provides a list of related reading resources that may be used during reading or storytelling time. The books could also be used as an additional resource during the investigations and group activities. You may want to consult with the school librarian or a local community library to reserve as many of these books as possible for use during this module.

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Introduction -- Language Objectives for English Learners -- The 5E Lesson Cycle -- Background Knowledge -- Lesson Overview -- Big Ideas -- Concepts -- Language Support for English Learners -- Lesson Procedures -- Engage -- Sound -- Light -- Heat -- Explore -- General Instructions for Explore Centers -- Light Center: Shadow Squares -- Heat Center: Plastic Cup Thermometer -- Sound Center: Tissue Box Guitar -- Explain -- General Instructions -- Light Center: Shadow Squares -- Heat Center: Plastic Cup Thermometer-- Sound Center: Tissue Box Guitar -- Sound and Measurement -- Elaborate -- Uses of Energy -- Evaluate -- Group Project -- Individual Assessment -- Assessment Support for English Learners -- Resources -- Materials List and Details -- Frequent English/Spanish Vocabulary Words -- Handouts -- Explore Resources -- Light Center Instructions -- Light Center Data Sheet -- Heat Center Instructions -- Heat Center Data Sheet -- Sound Center Instructions and Data Sheet -- Evaluate Resources -- Group Project Rubric -- Energy Assessment Teacher Instructions -- Energy Assessment -- Reading Connections -- Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) Focus -- References.