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Sixth graders examine renewable energy sources such as ethanol. In this photosynthesis and biomes instructional activity students complete a project on farming techniques.
Learners explore the energy resources of the ocean. In this energy lesson, students participate in 4 activities focused on energy resources from the ocean.
Third graders are introduced to Clean American Fuels. The lesson is intended to help students recognize that Clean Action Fuels are needed to improve public health, protect the environment and provide energy security.
Students explore wind power as a renewable resource. For this wind power lesson students build models of wind turbines and experiment with different changes to see if it increases efficiency.
Students build a solar oven. In this solar energy lesson, students follow directions that show them how to build a solar oven made from a pizza box that can heat up food.
Students explore alternative energy sources. In this wind energy lesson, students will investigate the difference in the speed and smoothness of wind at different altitudes above earth. Students will use kites, helium balloons, streamers, and a wind speed meter to see the way wind works, they will then discuss their observations and the implications of wind as a renewable resource.
Learners explore the departments within the judicial and executive branches of United States government and create a trivia game to test their knowledge.
Students assemble a nuclear waste cube to represent the amount of waste from one person over a period of 20 years that would be left after all stable materials had been recycled. They discuss current methods of containing waste.
Students tell the difference between natural and human made materials, packaging and non-packaging items, animals, plants and minerals, renewable and nonrenewable resources and identify compostable and recyclable materials.
High schoolers identify the five major alternative energy sources. In this physical science lesson, students assess the advantages and disadvantages for each type of energy. They complete a concept map using information they researched.