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Optimize! Cleaner Energy Options for Rural China ActivityOptimize! Cleaner Energy Options for Rural China Activity
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Teach Engineering
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Grade
5th - 7th
Subjects
Science
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For Teacher Use
Duration
30 mins
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Collaborative Learning
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Year
2009
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Optimize! Cleaner Energy Options for Rural China

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This Optimize! Cleaner Energy Options for Rural China activity also includes:
  • Scatter Plot Worksheet (.doc)
  • Scatter Plot Worksheet (.pdf)
  • Scatter Plot Worksheet Answers (.doc)
  • Scatter Plot Worksheet Answers (.pdf)
  • Optimization Worksheet (.doc)
  • Optimization Worksheet (.pdf)
  • Optimization Worksheet Answers (.doc)
  • Optimization Worksheet Answers (.pdf)
  • Post-Unit Quiz (.doc)
  • Post-Unit Quiz (.pdf)
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What are the trade-offs when looking to get the most benefit from an energy source? Small groups compare the cost-to-emission levels of several energy sources by looking at the information graphically. The groups utilize this information to optimize energy sources to meet the needs in rural China. The class then compares the groups' solutions.

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

air pollution, pollution, energy, renewable energy sources, technology resources

Instructional Ideas

  • Provide background information for each of the energy sources
  • Have the class research the energy concerns in rural China

Classroom Considerations

  • The activity presumes classes have previous knowledge of scatter plots

Pros

  • Contains answer keys
  • Provides handouts in PDF and Doc formats

Cons

  • None

Common Core

5.G.A.2 6.RP.A.3.c 6.NS.B.3 7.RP.A.2.a

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