1、 To discuss solar energy in daily life and how solar energy changes into other forms of energy To watch and understand a video on the lesson topic To extract specific details from a video To research ways we can use solar energyWhere do we use solar energy in daily life? This video presents how sola
2、r energy changes into other forms of energy.What do you know about solar energy? Discuss your ideas in pairs and see if you can answer the questions.1. What is solar energy? Energy that comes from the Sun.2. What do we use solar energy for? As heat for making hot water, heating buildings and cooking
3、. To generate electricity with solar cells. To take the salt away from sea water. For drying clothes and towels.3. What form of energy can solar energy change into? Light energy and heat energy.Note-taking SkillsPredictingPredict what is expected to write down.NotingCompletingNote down information b
4、y using abbreviation.Complete the notes.Watch the video. Complete the information.1. Solar energy is energy that _ and it is what makes you feel _.2. Solar energy is what causes solor panels to turn sunlight into _.3. Solar energy is what sets a piece of paper _ under a magnifying glass.4. We see so
5、lar energy as _ and we feel solar energy as _.comes from the Sunhot in summerelectricityon firelightheatsolar panelmagnifying glasswindmillwind turbineWhat can solar energy do to wind and plants? Watch the video and choose the correct information to complete the diagram.make plants growpower windmil
6、lsgrind grainhelp generate electricitypump watermove sailboatsgive the cow energyChemical EnergyMechanical Energypower windmills grind grains pump watermove sailboats help generate electricitygive energy to animalsmake plants growpower windmillsgrind grainhelp generate electricitypump watermove sail
7、boatsgive the cow energyHow does solar energy cause matter on Earth to change into other forms? Watch the video again. Complete the flow chart.icewateraircloudsthe Earthwater1. Search online and find ways we can use solar energy. Discuss your ideas in small groups.2. Can we mainly rely on solar and wind energy since both of them are clean energy? Why?1. Write down a full report of solar energy, covering its strengths and weaknesses.2. Watch one of the related videos, use mind map to draw the structure and write a summary.
