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How Much Energy Do You Use?

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Students take a survey of energy-consuming appliances in their homes and calculate the daily cost of operating these machines. They identify those appliances that consume the most energy and consider ways to reduce the amount of energy they consume.

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energy conservation, energy

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energy conservation, math
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Grade
3rd - 6th
Subjects
Math
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Duration
30 mins
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Inquiry-Based Learning
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