C1.1, C1.2
Review the vocabulary terms and video to introduce oil as an energy source.
ON – Grade 8 Science
Summary
This alignment guide connects Switch Classroom resources to Ontario Grade 8 Science, particularly Strand C: Matter and Energy and Strand E: Earth and Space Systems. It supports teaching about fluids, oil spills, water systems, and the social and environmental impacts of energy technologies.
Students explore the impacts of fluid-based technologies and spills through Introduction to Oil, Science of Oil, and the Cleaning Up an Oil Spill Investigative Lab, which help them examine cleanup methods, environmental damage, and the challenges of remediation. The guide also connects water sustainability and hydropower through Switch On: Hydropower in Africa, Introduction to Hydropower, and Science of Hydropower, helping students think about large dam projects, freshwater scarcity, and water-powered electricity systems.
Resources
Science of Oil
C1.1, C1.2
Complete the reading to learn about major oil spills in history and the pros and cons of different cleanup methods.
Cleaning Up an Oil Spill: Investigative Lab
C1.1, C1.2
Evaluate different materials and methods for cleaning up an oil spill while analyzing environmental impacts.
Hydropower in Africa - Switch On Shorts – Video
E1.1
Explore the significant environmental and social impacts of large-scale dam projects.
Saving Energy, Saving Water
E1.1
Challenge students to save energy and water while understanding how energy production and consumer choices impact water conservation.
Introduction to Hydropower
E1.1
Analyze data on global hydropower generation to determine how social, economic, and environmental factors influence this energy source.
Science of Hydropower
E1.3
Use the “Water Pressure and Flow” lab to investigate how hydroelectric power plants use the force of falling water to spin turbines and generate electricity.
Energy Sources Activity Stations
E1.3
Use the student note sheet to list and explain the strengths and limitations of hydropower as an energy source.
Developing Media Literacy - Mini-Unit
Introduce students to the fundamentals of media literacy through the lens of researching energy topics.