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Is Earth's energy flow a little off balance? Explore our energy budget using a click-through interactive. Scholars discover the many factors that move solar energy around the planet and why the system is no longer in equilibrium.
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Instructional Ideas
- If the class has Internet access, have learners work through the lesson on their own, then discuss as a group
- Challenge pupils to create a diagram of energy flow on Earth as they view the interactive
Classroom Considerations
- If viewing the resource as a class, zoom in on the text boxes for easier reading
Pros
- The graphics are simple and straightforward, helping viewers focus on the flow of energy
- Teaching strategies and support materials are easy to find and well-written
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