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Solving Energy Problems ActivitySolving Energy Problems Activity
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Teach Engineering
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6th - 8th
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Math
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Solving Energy Problems

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Here's your chance to save the world. The eighth lesson in a 25-part Energy Systems and Solutions unit has young scientists come up with ideas for individual or group projects. They identify ways to solve the energy crisis. Hope they succeed!

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Concepts

energy use, energy crisis, problem solving strategies, technology resources

Instructional Ideas

  • If time is an issue, have pupils fill out the worksheet as homework

Classroom Considerations

  • Learners need to know the technological method of problem solving
  • Builds on information from previous lessons

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  • Provides a worksheet for the activity

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  • Lesson guide does not provide much new or useful information

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