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The Powers That Be

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Young scholars investigate past energy legislation, then write letters to Congress from the perspective of citizens trying to influence the original passage of these bills. Each small group does their research using a website imbedded in this plan.

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Grade
6th - 12th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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1 hr
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