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Sustainability Lesson Clearinghouse
Comparing Renewable/Nonrenewable Fuels & How Electricity is Generated
Lesson Description:
- This is a comprehensive unit that was developed by www.ctenergyeducation.com. The materials cover comparing fuels, their economic, environmental and social impacts, and how electricity is generated. Although it is targeted at the CT9th grade frameworks, it is highly adaptable to other regions and levels.
- The unit includes lecture powerpoints, lesson ideas, readings, activities, and much more.
Lesson Type:
- Other
Sustainability Topic:
- Energy
GEF Program Category:
- Green Energy Challenge
Time Needed:
Comprehensive unit, could be short or long as needed
Comprehensive unit, could be short or long as needed
Standards Addressed:
- CT 9.3 and Our Inquiry Standards
Materials Needed:
- All materials needed are linked at http://www.ctenergyeducation.com/lesson.htm?id=fys633bq
Submitted By:
Laurel Kohl
Laurel Kohl
School or Group:
Institute for Sustainable Energy at Eastern CT State Univ.
Institute for Sustainable Energy at Eastern CT State Univ.
Contact Email:
Kohll@easternct.edu
Kohll@easternct.edu
Located in: Science
