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- Grade Range
- 4th - 7th
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Students examine how to use energy more efficiently in their own home. They collect data from their home, complete a chart, read a power meter, interpret the data from an electric and gas bill, and create a poster demonstrating how to save energy. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 2nd - 6th
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Students investigate environmental sites online to participate in various activities, and to play online games, all while learning about the earth. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 2nd
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Students discuss the different forms of energy and their sources. They work with a partner to answer a variety of questions revolving around energy. They develop a scientific attitude about renewable energy. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 5th
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Students define alternative energy form, design models which show how the energy source can be used, and explain the purpose of dams. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 6th - 8th
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Students explore energy. They discuss the types and uses of energy and research an assigned energy source. They create a "benefits versus potential environmental impacts" chart that lists energy sources and possible impacts. They debate their research in small groups. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 6th - 8th
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Students examine the level of energy usage on a local and national level. Using the internet, they discover ways to conserve energy every day and how over-consumption of energy negatively affects the environment. In groups, they complete an energy audit and implement an energy-saving campaign in their community. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 8th - 12th
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Students conduct solar experiments. They calculate the solar gain and operate a solar cell devise used to generate electricity. Students compare and contrast solar energy gain with students in India. They analyze the difference between alternative energy in India with the United States. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 2nd
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Class is divided into groups of 2-4 students. They then are given a list of 36 items that are found in our homes and which use electricity. They are going to pretend that because of an energy shortage, they have to pick only twelve items which they will be allowed to own. (Give groups time to RANK choices. Discuss each groups choices and reasons for making those particular choices.) Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th - 12th
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Students role play as members of Save the Earth Foundation attending a public hearing about potential energy failures. They write a plan of action regarding the advantages an disadvantages of alternative energy sources. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 6th
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Students investigate the sources of energy and compare the renewable and nonrenewable ones. They conduct research using a variety of resources in order to obtain information. Then students compare and contrast different types of energy sources. Full Review »
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