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Young scholars complete a series of activities related to forms of energy. In this energy lesson, students look at forms of energy in their school, how energy is conserved and used efficiently, how magnets are used to generate electricity, and fossil fuel formation and usage.

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generating electricity, electricity, kinetic energy, energy, potential energy

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energy, fule consumption, generating electricity, kinetic energy, potential energy, science
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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
5 days
Instructional Strategies
Project-Based Learning
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