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Energy Alternatives

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Students brainstorm a list of all of the ways they use energy in a day. In groups, they research the energy situation today and discuss what is being done to solve the problem. They also examine the issues related to this in politics and how to make informed decisions when buying energy products to help the environment.

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11th - 12th
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Science
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