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Energizing Resources

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders describe electrical energy and how it is produced. In this natural resource lesson, 7th graders explain the various ways of obtaining and using natural resources for energy and the environmental consequences. They will...
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Forms of Energy

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders brainstorm what forms of energy are used in an energy bike listing them on the board with the description placed beside each form for reference. They work in pairs to diagram the energy transformations that occurred while...
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Electricity Generation

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students study the history of electricity and the different ways we generate electricity.  In this electricity instructional activity students complete several experiments on generating power.
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Volcanoes:How Safe Are They?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars explore volcanoes, locate them on maps, record general information about volcanoes, and organize information on a fact sheet.
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Energy and the Environment

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders define alternative energy form, design models which show how the energy source can be used, and explain the purpose of dams.
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Some Like It Hot, Some Like It Cold

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students are explained that thermophiles are organisms that have optimal growth temperatures above 50oC. They investigate the temperature ranges for the growth of common bacteria. Students answer the question of do either of these...
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Natural Resources

For Students 7th - 12th
In 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.
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Acid Rain Crossword Puzzle

For Students 5th - 6th
In this acid rain crossword worksheet, students read 12 clues and select the answer from the word bank and place it in the crossword puzzle. Prior knowledge about acid rain is assumed.
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Primary Activity: Dichotomous Key of Energy Sources

For Students 4th - 5th
In this energy sources activity, students fill in a chart using a dichotomous key of energy sources. They use follow the directions and label items such as the sun, a windmill, and an oil rig with the proper number and letter labels from...
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ENERGY, Design Competition: Energy Systems of the Future!

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students examine energy, where it comes from and the different fuels that are used.  In this energy instructional activity students design an energy infrastructure using a renewable energy source. 
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Class Opinions on Renewable Energy

For Students 4th - 6th
In this renewable energy worksheet, students put an X on their opinion on the energy source that will help the Earth's problems. Students have 5 energy sources to choose from and then complete math problems based on the results.
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Analogies

For Students 7th - 12th
In this analogies worksheet, students complete the analogies about fuel, carbon dioxide, decay, and more. Students complete 10 analogies.
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We've Got the Power

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine how power can be generated and the advantages and disadvantages of each method.  In this investigative lesson students divide into groups, research the Internet and present it to the class.
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Power Up!

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore energy sources. In this science lesson, students complete an interactive activity in which they choose the energy sources they will use to power a city. Students discuss renewable energy options.
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Energy Source Web Quest

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students research an energy source and create a Power Point presentation to share with the class. In this energy sources lesson, students are assigned an energy source to research. They use the Internet to research the source and create...
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Volcanoes

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students study volcanoes. In this volcanoes lesson, students read several volcano paragraphs and study the pictures or diagrams. Students then make an erupting volcano, complete website research about volcanoes, and answer several...
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Powering a Green Earth

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students compare and contrast renewable and nonrenewable energy. For this environmental science lesson, students discuss the importance of going green. They identify the different components in a power grid system.
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Solar Matters

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students design an energy resource wheel and demonstrate how to use it to access information about renewable and nonrenewable energy sources.
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What's in the Water?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners examine water data for up to a month and perform tests on the samples.
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How Much Electricity Do You Use Each Year

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students relate the usage of common household appliances to coal usage. They examine the example of how much coal is used each year by a typical family of four to operate various appliances.
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Alternative Energy

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students identify the five major alternative energy sources. In this physical science lesson plan, students assess the advantages and disadvantages for each type of energy. They complete a concept map using information they researched.
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Energy: The Big Picture

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Students research about energy related topics. In this earth science lesson, students discuss ways to save energy. They create a presentation about their research and share it with the class.
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Serc: Alternative Energy Debate

For Teachers 9th - 10th
With a learning team, students choose an alternative energy source such as solar, wind, biofuel, geothermal or other form and research the pros and cons of that energy type. The team then splits into debate teams and draws straws to...
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Lehigh University: Energy

For Teachers 6th - 8th
An inquiry-based science unit for middle school students centered on the world's energy sources. The lessons integrate technology and lab activities while teaching about energy sources, production, and consumption.

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