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The Appliance Explosion

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Young scholars explain why the number of appliances used today differs greatly from the number used previously. They construct a bar graph to show changes in appliance use over a period of time. They also list appliances that could be eliminated.

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energy, fossil fuels

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energy, fossil fuels, oil vs. natural gas, math
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Grade
5th - 7th
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Math
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3 days
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