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- 9th - 12th
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Students identify natural resources and describe the difference between renewable and non-renewable resources. They also identify the disadvantages and advantages of the resources. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students work together to simulate the equal and unequal distribution of renewable resources. They discuss the impact of the rising population on the amount of resources available. They identify how engineers develop new technologies to create resources. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students research controversial issues surrounding the energy debate in the U.S. They role-play as stakeholders in this debate and testify to a mock congressional committee responsible for making decisions about public lands and energy resources. Full Review »
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- 4th
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Students explore how engineers transform wind energy into electrical energy by building their own miniature wind turbines and measuring the electrical current it produces. They see how design and position affect the electrical energy production. Some excellent attachments to this plan will guide the groups of students through the design of their wind turbines. Full Review »
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- 5th - 10th
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Students examine the relationship between the products they use and energy use. Using the internet, they identify the role that manufacturing plays in using energy and the emissions that change the climate. They discover the steps to produce the plastic components of a computer to end the lesson. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students explore the technology of the energy and mining industries through research and hands-on activities. Groups conduct Internet research to find information on common types of energy, uses, and sources. They also identify the differences and advantages/disadvantages of renewable and nonrenewable energy resources. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students are able to explain how technology has decreased the use of raw natural resources. They are able to explain how technology has impacted the efficiency of the use of natural resources. Full Review »
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- 1st - 2nd
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Students examine how energy is made from a variety of sources. In groups, they identify at least three types of renewable energy and how it is being used to make power. They use the internet to research the impact of fossil fuels on the environment. To end the lesson, they identify ways they can conserve energy. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students recognize and label various energy sources, identify them as renewable or non-renewable and analyze the advantages and disadvantages of each. They copy agenda and objectives for the day, turn in pendulum lab and out energy notes. Students are asked what were the independent and dependent variables in the pendulum lab? They are asked what is the relationship between potential and kinetic energy? Full Review »
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- 6th
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Students examine information about a variety of renewable fuels. They read key vocabulary terms, read and discuss a story handout, and conduct research on renewable fuels. Students then complete a comparison chart, and write an advertisement promoting a selected biofuel. Full Review »
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