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- EXPLORE Project Rubric (.html)
- EVALUATE Ballot, English (.pdf)
- EVALUATE Ballot, English (.docx)
- EVALUATE Ballot, Spanish (.pdf)
- EVALUATE Ballot, Spanish (.docx)
- EXPLAIN Individual Group Member Evaluation, English (.pdf)
- EXPLAIN Individual Group Member Evaluation, English (.docx)
- EXPLAIN Individual Group Member Evaluation, Spanish (.pdf)
- EXPLAIN Individual Group Member Evaluation, Spanish (.docx)
- EXPLAIN Peer Evaluations, English (.pdf)
- EXPLAIN Peer Evaluations, English (.docx)
- EXPLAIN Peer Evaluations, Spanish (.pdf)
- EXPLAIN Peer Evaluations, Spanish (.docx)
- EXPLORE Alt Energy Sign Up, English (.pdf)
- EXPLORE Alt Energy Sign Up, English (.docx)
- EXPLORE Alt Energy Sign Up, Spanish (.pdf)
- EXPLORE Alt Energy Sign Up, Spanish (.docx)
- EXPLORE Memo, English (.pdf)
- EXPLORE Memo, English (.docx)
- EXPLORE Memo, Spanish (.pdf)
- EXPLORE Memo, Spanish (.docx)
- EXPLORE Project Guidelines, English (.pdf)
- EXPLORE Project Guidelines, English (.docx)
- EXPLORE Project Guidelines, Spanish (.pdf)
- EXPLORE Project Guidelines, Spanish (.docx)
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Vermont produces less than 35 percent of the electricity it consumes. Young scientists research alternative energy sources to find the best options for a Vermont town. They present and critique each option before voting on the best idea.
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Instructional Ideas
- Bring in representatives from multiple alternative energy companies to present to your class
- Compare tax or other government programs to support renewable energy
Classroom Considerations
- Relies on prior knowledge of non-renewable energy as well as alternative energy options
Pros
- Follows a 5E format
- Provides teacher notes throughout
- Includes links to four sites to facilitate research
Cons
- None