Module 1

Module 1—Thinking Energy

Module Summary

 

We live in a world that is dependent upon energy. In Module 1 you learned about energy and energy transformations.

 

You considered the following module questions:

• Should energy be given a higher priority when making decisions about society’s future?

• How does society use the energy of chemical changes?

• What are the impacts of energy use on the environment?

• How does society use knowledge of the energy associated with chemical process to promote sustainability?

• In what ways have issues of energy use affected the development of past and present societies?

As you worked through Module 1, you developed an ecotour operating plan. You learned to identify and assess energy sources that society uses in a variety of ways, and you learned to evaluate various materials with respect to the specific heat capacity of each one. You also learned to evaluate fuels with respect to their energy change upon combustion and energy content per mole of fuel combusted.

 

In Module 2 you will further consider the differences between the energy content of different fuels. You will use this information to evaluate alternative fuels that could be used to fuel vehicles used in your ecotour.

 

Concept Map or Graphic Organizer

 

As you worked through Module 1, you may have added information to a concept map or graphic organizer based on the module and lesson questions listed in the Module 1 Concept Organizer. Now is a good time to review the relationships in your concept map or graphic organizer and to try to answer the module and lesson questions.

 

A sample Module 1 concept map shows one set of possible links between the questions. Remember that this is one possible description only—there are many other correct possibilities. However, if your completed concept map or graphic organizer differs significantly from the sample, you may wish to contact your teacher or to compare your map or organizer with those of other students in your class. This will ensure that your interpretations of lesson materials and your descriptions are accurate.

 

Module Assessment

 

Ecotour Operations Plan

 

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1. In this module you began an operations plan for an ecotour. You considered what activities to offer to tourists and what food and equipment these activities would require. At the completion of this module your plan should include responses to the following activities:
   
   
   • Choice of Snack Foods (Lesson 2)
   • Choice of Sleeping Bag (Lesson 3)
   • Recharging Hot Packs (Lesson 4)
   • Evaluating Different Fuels (Lesson 5)
   • Evaluating Two Liquid Fuels (Lesson 6)
   • Reflect on the Big Picture (Lesson 8)
     
     

   Review your responses, and then select your best four responses for submission to your teacher.
   
   

2. Develop an advertising brochure to describe and attract tourists to the tour you are providing. Make sure your brochure explains how your tour is consistent with the principles of ecotourism.

    

   Submit your work to your teacher. Your Module 1 Assessment will also form part of your Unit A Assessment. Please see the Unit A Assessment for more information.

Scoring Guide for Ecotourism Company Brochure

 

Score	Criteria
5 Excellent	The response is a thorough description and explanation of an ecotour. The brochure is attractive and is written using convincing language and style. Correct choices and explicit justifications are made. Detailed explanations are used to identify how the proposed tour is consistent with the principles of ecotourism.
4 Good	The response is an accurate description and explanation of an ecotour. The brochure is attractive and is written using convincing language and style. Correct choices and appropriate justifications are made. Detailed explanations are used to identify how the proposed tour is consistent with the principles of ecotourism.
3 Satisfactory	The response is an accurate description of an ecotour. The brochure is attractive and is written using appropriate language and style. Correct choices and supporting information is identified. Explanations are used to identify how the proposed tour is consistent with some of the principles of ecotourism.
2 Limited	The response identifies some aspects of an ecotour. The brochure conveys a message with limited impact on the reader. Some correct choices are supported, but with limited explanation and justification.
1 Poor	The response identifies an aspect of an ecotour. The brochure fails to convey an appropriate message or tone to the reader. Some relevant information is provided but with insufficient support and organization.
0 Insufficient	The response is incorrect and/or totally off topic.