Video Lesson

Subject
Technology

Description of the video lesson
Upon completion of this lesson, students should be able to describe:
- The Periodic Table to explain the inner structure of the Earth and to find the interesting properties of the semiconductors.
- Geothermal energy: how to use the heat “trapped” in the ground.
- Solar energy and Silicium: the role of a very common element in nature inside the photovoltaic cells
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Level of English
Basic English grammar and vocabulary.

Pre-requisites
Students should have basic skills in English grammar and vocabulary.
They should have some knowledge of the Periodic Table and also the concept of energy.

Language aims
Basic English grammar and vocabulary. Good sentence construction.
Keywords include: Energy, Renewable energy, Non-renewable energy, periodic table, solar power, geothermal power.

Subject aims
- Understanding Semiconductors and their role in energy production
- Introduce to Geothermal energy production
- Introduction to solar energy and photovoltaic cells
- Development of the students’ observation and critical skills

Students' Difficulties
This topic includes chemistry, physics and technology. Students should have good basic scientific knowledge.

Students' Skills
A greater awareness of how technology can be at the service of nature.
Applying the notions studied in science courses to real case scenario

Teaching Resources