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Fifth graders take a close look at how energy changes from one form to another within their surroundings. They also study the ten different sources of energy and determine which are renewable and which are non-renewable. This seven-page plan does a great job of presenting the ten forms of energy, and it includes some exciting tasks for pupils to complete. Groups of learners work together to complete the tasks.

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energy sources, energy, renewable energy sources

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energy sources, renewable energy, non-renewable energy, science
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Grade
5th
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Science
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Duration
1 hr
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Collaborative Learning
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