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\nPros and Cons of Hydroelectric Power\n

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\nStudents develop arguments for and against the construction of hydroelectric power plants. Poll the groups to determine which view dominates in the class and students write a summary of their conclusions.\n
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\nStudy Jams! Renewable Fuels\n

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\nA single slide introduces each of the following renewable energy sources: hydroelectric, wind, geothermal, solar, tidal, and biomass. This provides a succinct overview that you can use as a visual aid when you first introduce alternative...\n
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\nAlternative Energy Resources\n

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\nFor this alternative energy resources worksheet, students read and describe the advantages to using tidal power. Then they identify and list some of the disadvantages to using tidal power as mentioned in the brief excerpt read. Students...\n
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\n\"Hurricane\n\n
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\nHurricane and Weather Power Points\n

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\nProviding a wealth of information about hurricanes, tornadoes, and other types of weather-related events, this resource could be used in the classroom in a variety of ways. A teacher could use the PowerPoints listed as a way to introduce...\n
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\nProducing Energy From Fossil Fuels and Renewable Sources\n

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\nAll types of energy are presented here, with neat pictures and labels to illustrate the technology typically used. Ways of harnessing the energy most efficiently are discussed, and good examples provide starters for further research....\n
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\n\"Electricity\n\n
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\nElectricity Generation\n

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\nStudents study the history of electricity and the different ways we generate electricity.  In this electricity lesson students complete several experiments on generating power.\n
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\n\"Ocean\n\n
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\nOcean Power\n

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\nStudents explore the energy resources of the ocean. In this energy lesson, students participate in 4 activities focused on energy resources from the ocean.\n
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\nA Never-Ending Supply\n

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\nIf renewable energy means a never-ending supply of power, why aren't we already using it? A brief video clip, part of a large Energy unit from NOVA, discusses the limitless energy humans obtain from solar, geothermal, and tidal sources....\n
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\nNo Fossils in This Fuel\n

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\nYeast and sugar go beyond the pantry and into a fuel experiment. Use these common baking ingredients to assist your class in creating ethanol, a natural fuel. Pupils observe the process and gather information to elaborate...\n
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\nAmmonium Nitrate - Jeckyl or Hyde\n

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\nStudents study how chemicals can be very dangerous when not treated with care. They watch Ammonium Nitrate power point and read about accidents involving ammonium nitrate: Halifax Explosion, Oklahoma City Bombing.\n
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\nLesson Plan #3 ~ Ocean Currents\n

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\nSixth graders experiment to understand the ocean's currents.  In this ocean current lesson, 6th graders complete an experiment with two bottles of water and an index card to discover information about the ocean current. ...\n
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\nWrite Your Own Greek Myth\n

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\nInvite your pupils to create original Greek characters and myths for their characters to star in. Similar to a traditional Greek myth, the story must explain a natural phenomenon, depict a struggle between good and evil characters, and...\n
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\nPrimary Energy Sources Pros and Cons\n

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\nStudents explore the different types of renewable and nonrenewable energy sources. In this earth science instructional activity, students discuss the pros and cons of each type. They conduct a variety of experiments on renewable energy.\n
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\nSalt Marsh in a Pan\n

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\nStudents create a model of a salt marsh to discover the impact of pollution and human activities on water-based habitats including bays and the ocean. They recognize the relationship between natural and developed areas. Students impact...\n
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\nGreek Myths\n

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\nFor this language arts worksheet, students discover 9 Greek gods, goddesses and heroes by reading paragraphs about them. Students then complete a crossword puzzle.\n
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\nBlack Holes IV\n

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\nIn this black holes worksheet, learners read about black holes and solve 3 problems where they calculate the Schwarschild radius of one, the number of grams/second a quasar luminosity implies for another and the number of suns per year a...\n
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\nCommas\n

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\nIn this commas worksheet, students correctly insert commas into paragraphs into the appropriate spots and answer short answer questions about the sentences they corrected. Students complete 7 activities.\n
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\nEnergy and the Environment\n

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\nFifth graders define alternative energy form, design models which show how the energy source can be used, and explain the purpose of dams.\n
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\nCauses of Floods: Practice Exercise\n

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\nIn this causes of floods worksheet, middle schoolers choose the best word from a word list in order to complete sentences about the causes of floods.\n
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\nTexas Comptroller of Public Accounts: The Energy Report: Ocean Power [Pdf]\n

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\nChapter 20 of a report on the energy industry in Texas. It looks at power generated from the ocean, its history, and uses. This is a source that has been minimally developed in Texas and is unlikely to develop in the near future. It...\n
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\nBozeman Science: Hydroelectric Power\n

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\nIn this video Paul Andersen explains how energy can be harnessed was water moves through a turbine. Three types of systems are discussed in the video; run-of-the-water, impoundment, and tidal. Several advantages and disadvantages of dams...\n
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\nNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration: Energy From the Oceans\n

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\nThe oceans are a source of renewable energy. Tidal energy, wave energy, thermal energy and methane hydrates are all described in this animation.\n
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\nScience4 Fun: Tidal Energy\n

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\nWhat is tidal energy? Learn about using tides to generate power, methods of generating electricity, and the advantages and disadvantages of tidal energy.\n
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\nScience Buddies: Tireless Tides: Extracting Energy From Ocean Tides\n

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\nRenewable energy is the energy that is extracted from natural sources, such the Sun (solar), earth (geothermal), wind, and water (hydropower). These sources are renewable because they can be replenished by the same natural sources within...\n
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