Renew one's interest in renewable energy sources. Scholars learn about the advantages and disadvantages of various renewable and non-renewable energy sources. They conduct an activity to simulate the greenhouse effect and take part in a Socratic seminar to discuss their findings.

Concepts

renewable energy sources, non-renewable resources, fossil fuels, solar energy, wind energy, the greenhouse effect

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Instructional Ideas

• Hold an informational night where individuals present what they learned to parents and guardians
  

Classroom Considerations

• This is the first of seven lessons in the A Community Powered by Renewable Energy unit
• Some of the lessons require basic science equipment such as thermometers; see the resource for complete lists of necessary supplies and materials
  

Pros

• Includes very detailed daily lesson guides with pacing recommendations
• Provides suggestions for formative and summative assessment, as well as for lesson extensions
  

Cons

• None

Common Core

RST.6-8.9 WHST.6-8.2.a WHST.6-8.2.b WHST.6-8.2.c WHST.6-8.2.d WHST.6-8.2.e WHST.6-8.2.f WHST.6-8.7