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Mapping Electricity

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Learners complete Internet research and use their map reading skills to learn about how the United States creates and uses electricity in different states. In this energy sources lesson, students study the mini map of energy usage in the United States. Learners work in teams to research five states and their top energy sources for electricity generation. Students complete a worksheet for the activity.

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4th - 6th
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Science
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