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Geography, Energy, and the Twenty-First Century Lesson PlanGeography, Energy, and the Twenty-First Century Lesson Plan
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Geography, Energy, and the Twenty-First Century

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Students examine the past and present effects of energy sources on geography in the 21st century. They compare/contrast energy consumption and production in the U.S. and the world, make predictions for future energy consumption, and geographic impacts.

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energy consumption, energy, energy sources

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energy consumption, energy production, energy sources, social studies
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7th - 9th
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Social Studies & History
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