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Study Jams! Renewable Fuels InteractiveStudy Jams! Renewable Fuels Interactive
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Scholastic
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5th - 9th
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Study Jams! Renewable Fuels

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A single slide introduces each of the following renewable energy sources: hydroelectric, wind, geothermal, solar, tidal, and biomass. This provides a succinct overview that you can use as a visual aid when you first introduce alternative fuels to your class. As homework, they can visit the website themselves to review and then take the included quiz.

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geothermal energy, energy, solar energy, wind energy, renewable energy sources, wind, alternative energy sources, biofuels, biomass

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alternative energy, renewable energy, tidal energy, biomass, biofuel, solar energy, geothermal energy, hydroelectric generation, science

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  • Touches on all types of renewable energy, including biofuels
  • A scored Test Yourself quiz can be taken to assess learning

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  • The key vocabulary terms do not seem to be the most relevant; consider adding one from each slide to the list

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