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Sustainability Lesson Clearinghouse
Great Energy Debate
Lesson Description:
To investigate the economical and environmental advantages/disadvantages of the major energy sources. Student teams learn about the different energy sources, then are assigned to represent the different energy sources. Working cooperatively, students develop arguments on the merits of their source over others.
To investigate the economical and environmental advantages/disadvantages of the major energy sources. Student teams learn about the different energy sources, then are assigned to represent the different energy sources. Working cooperatively, students develop arguments on the merits of their source over others.
Lesson Type:
- Group Work
- Project
Sustainability Topic:
- Energy
GEF Program Category:
- Green Energy Challenge
Time Needed:
2-3 45 minute class periods
2-3 45 minute class periods
Standards Addressed:
- Listed on attachment
Materials Needed:
- Debate sheets for each team (attached)
- Yes/no cards for judges
- Great energy debate game board (attached on p.8)
Submitted By:
Green Education Foundation (GEF) on Behalf of Need
Green Education Foundation (GEF) on Behalf of Need
School or Group:
Need
Need
Contact Email:
service@greeneducationfoundation.org
service@greeneducationfoundation.org
Located in: Science
