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Sources of Energy

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Seven slides simplify sources of energy for your upper elementary science superstars. This concise presentation defines energy, lists forms of energy, and then compares renewable to nonrenewable sources. Have viewers take notes, and then explore different forms of energy in the science laboratory.

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energy forms, energy, energy sources, non-renewable energy, non-renewable resources, renewable energy sources

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energy sources, forms of energy, nonrenewable energy, renewable energy, science
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Grade
4th - 5th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Presentations
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For Teacher Use
Number of Slides
7
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