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Conservation of Energy

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Fifth graders examine their use of energy over a certain time period. They come up with a plan to reduce their energy consumption and carbon footprint. Groups of learners complete a chart with three columns; energy-using events, the form of energy being used, and stating if the energy being used is renewable or non-renewable. They all come up with a plan to reduce the energy they use.

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energy conservation, energy, renewable resources

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energy, energy conservation, renewable resources, science
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Grade
5th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
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Duration
45 mins
Instructional Strategy
Collaborative Learning

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