PBS
America's Infrastructure: Miller Center National Discussion Debate Series
Junior high and high school learners study infrastructure and its relationship to the current economy. They review handouts, watch a PBS clip, and review case studies in order to answer provided questions and role play over...
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Human Footprint
Students study facts about humans and how they are impacting the Earth. In this investigative lesson students help map peoples footprints over the Earth's surface and evaluate these factors.
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Windsor Opposes Waste - WOW!
Learners participate in paper recycling. They are taught to environmental awareness of recycling and its importance in their future. Students discuss and identify the problems of how they can minimize waste. They brainstorm suggestions...
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Science and Technology
Eighth graders explore the roles of science and technology in today's world. They research a topic based on the uses of science in society. Students discuss medicine, power, transportation, water and sewage treatment and stereos, TVs....
Curated OER
Breaking News English: Rock Star Sting Fights Against Brazilian Dam
In this English worksheet, students read "Rock Star Sting Fights Against Brazilian Dam," and then respond to 1 essay, 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
Curated OER
Noah's Ark, Revisited
Fourth graders do a visual presentation for a specific endangered species.
Other
First Energy: The Electric Avenue
A comprehensive look at energy ranging from types of energy to the exploration of electricity. Learning puzzles and games are included.
Other
Alliance to Save Energy: Educator Lesson Plans
A series of teacher lesson plans for various grade levels. Topics pertain to insulation (among other things) and other energy conservation and energy efficiency topics. Can be easily adapted for a student project or lab investigation.
The Tech Interactive
The Tech Museum of Innovation: Save the Hiker [Pdf]
Can you build a device that will deliver life-saving treatment to someone in a hazardous situation? During this instructional activity, young scholars will learn how energy is converted and transferred between objects. Working in groups...
Other
Alliance to Save Energy: Energy Efficiency Ambassadors
In this lesson plan, students will research energy conservation devices and build a demonstration project incorporating a device.
Other
Alliance to Save Energy: Conservation for the Ages
"In this project based lesson plan, students learn about various types of energy and the need to conserve energy, write a children's story about saving energy, and read their energy books to elementary students."
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Traffic Lights
Students learn about traffic lights and their importance in maintaining public safety and order. Using a Parallax Basic Stamp 2 microcontroller, students work in teams on the engineering challenge to build a traffic light with a specific...