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\n\"Environmental\n\n
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\nCrash Course\n
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\nEnvironmental Econ\n

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\nHow does the economy affect the environment—and vice versa? A video from Crash Course Economics discusses the ways supply and demand for products made with non-renewable resources can result in the Tragedy of the Commons, or even in the...\n
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\n\"Renewable\n\n
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\nRenewable Energy: Powered by Poop\n

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\nA single cow produces more than 100 pounds of manure every day. Meet a farmer using cow manure to provide energy to his farm, electric car, and the larger electric grid. He explains the process and benefits of the renewable energy source.\n
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\n\"Fracking:\n\n
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\nFracking: Positive or Negative Impact?\n

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\nYour teenagers may have heard of fracking, but do they really know what it is? And could they debate the benefits and risks? Educate your environmental science class with a lesson plan about hydraulic fracturing, non-renewable...\n
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\n\"Wood\n\n
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\nWood A Natural Renewable Resource\n

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\nStudents discuss the harvest of trees as a renewable resource. In this renewable resource instructional activity, students evaluate the importance of how man harvest trees and uses wood as a renewable resource.\n
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\n\"Attributes\n\n
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\nAttributes of Renewable Energy: From Nanopossibilities to Solar Power \n

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\nStudents explore solar energy, why we use it and how we use it.  In this renewable energy lesson students compare active and solar techniques.\n
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\n\"Fueling\n\n
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\nFueling Around with Energy: A Comparative Study of Conventional and Renewable Energy Use Among Nations\n

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\nNinth graders examine the relationship between energy and society. In groups, they define energy sources as renewable or conventional and research how each method contributes to the world's energy. They write about how the patterns of...\n
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\n\"Renewable\n\n
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\nRenewable vs. Non-Renewable Resources\n

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\nFifth graders, after brainstorming why conservation of resources is important, distinguish between renewable and non-renewable resources. They make a list of different types of natural resources on the board and then sort them into two...\n
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\n\"Energy\n\n
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\nEnergy Conservation\n

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\nStudents investigate energy conservation.  In this energy conservation and analyzing data instructional activity, students identify and explain several energy sources and research renewable and nonrenewable energy sources. Students...\n
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\nRenewable Energy Action Project: What's in Your Energy Portfolio?\n

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\nUncover the renewable energy potential in your region. The activity outlines an approach to research current practices and trends. Learners conduct surveys to assess the attitudes of the local population and prepare a paper summarizing...\n
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\nRenewing Inequality: Family Displacements through Urban Renewal 1950-1966\n

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\nWhat is progress? Who bears its cost? High schoolers consider the questions as they review data on families displaced by urban renewal projects in the 1950s and 1960s. An interactive, curated data project asks historians to consider the...\n
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\n\"Introduction\n\n
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\nNational Energy Education Development Project\n
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\nIntroduction to Hydrogen\n

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\nEvery region has a renewable resource that can be used to make hydrogen. But, what is hydrogen and why can it be used as an energy source? Find out with a presentation that answers these questions and then discusses where hydrogen is...\n
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\n\"Comparing\n\n
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\nComparing Fossil Fuels and Renewable Energy Sources\n

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\nIn this energy worksheet, students will complete a Venn diagram comparing and contrasting fossil fuels and renewable energy sources.\n
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\n\"How\n\n
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\nHow do people use ecosystems and their resources?\n

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\nLearners examine how natural resources are reusable, renewable or nonrenewable.  In this ecosystems lesson students see the effects humans have on ecosystems and complete an art lesson activity. \n
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\n\"Medieval\n\n
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\nMedieval Natural Resources\n

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\nYoung scholars discuss and view examples of the illuminated manuscripts that were created during medieval times and into the Renaissance. In small groups, they research the resources that were used to create the manuscripts and classify...\n
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\n\"Natural\n\n
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\nNatural Resources\n

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\nIn this natural resources worksheet, students compare and contrast renewable and nonrenewable resources. This worksheet has 1 fill in the blank and 9 short answer questions.\n
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\nRenewable vs. Nonrenewable Energy Resources\n

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\nIs one type of energy inherently good or bad? Young scientists explore energy resources in a week-long unit. After extensive research, groups create powerful position statements and presentations supporting their energy resource of choice.\n
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\n\"Mission\n\n
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\nMission Possible: Energy Trade-offs\n

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\nTeams of electrical engineers work together to develop plans for increasing electricity to a fictitious, but growing community. They consider different sources of electricity, both renewable and nonrenewable, the cost of building and...\n
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\nHow to Make a Wind Vane\n

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\nStudents measure the direction of the wind. In this Science lesson, students make their own wind vane. Students discuss the importance of wind direction and speed.\n
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\n\"Energy\n\n
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\nEnergy and Resources\n

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\nYoung scholars identify renewable and nonrenewable resources. In this energy lesson, students explore the consumption issues regarding oil use and consider methods of resource management. Young scholars research alternative resources and...\n
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\nOur Natural Resources\n

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\nStudents discuss key terms used to describe ecosystems and how humans are altering natural resources. They listen to the book, Grandfather's Wisdom, and list the renewable and nonrenewable resources they have used or consumed in the past...\n
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\nHow Can Resources Be Conserved?\n

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\nIn this resources worksheet, students will list problems associated with using natural resources. Then students will come up with possible solutions for conserving those resources. This worksheet is a graphic organizer.\n
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\nCorn Harvest \n

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\nStudents read Corn Belt Harvest and write sentences about corn's uses. They visit a cornfield and a grain elevator or have guest speakers come to class. They design posters about harvesting or processing corn into grain.\n
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\nRecycling and Composting\n

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\nStudents investigate the reasons for and processes of Recycling and Composting. In this environmental lesson, students learn to identify renewable and nonrenewable resources and then practice recycling by making recycled paper...\n
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\nMoja Island\n

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\nDid you know that 1.3 billion people live without any form of electricity? Discover an array of possible renewable energy options by taking a trip to Moja Island, an online learning resource that will equip you and your...\n
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