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Sustainability Lesson Clearinghouse
Exploring Energy
Lesson Description:
Within this lesson, there are several hands-on activites provided to help students explore relevant energy topics. There are series of separate background reading materials for use prior to the hands-on activities. Implementing the two parts together will give students a better well-rounded understanding of the material and then give them an opportunity to explore familiar energy topics with the activities.
As stated, there are several activities, but they could be used collectively or individually depending on the teacher's preference and time available.
Some of the topics covered include: Cars, Greenhouse Effect, Composting, Refrigerators & Ovens, Solar Ovens, America's Trash, etc.
Within this lesson, there are several hands-on activites provided to help students explore relevant energy topics. There are series of separate background reading materials for use prior to the hands-on activities. Implementing the two parts together will give students a better well-rounded understanding of the material and then give them an opportunity to explore familiar energy topics with the activities.
As stated, there are several activities, but they could be used collectively or individually depending on the teacher's preference and time available.
Some of the topics covered include: Cars, Greenhouse Effect, Composting, Refrigerators & Ovens, Solar Ovens, America's Trash, etc.
Lesson Type:
- Discussion
- Group Work
- Project
Sustainability Topic:
- Climate Change
- Energy
GEF Program Category:
- Green Energy Challenge
- I Ride Green
Time Needed:
Dependent on which activities are chosen by the teacher
Dependent on which activities are chosen by the teacher
Standards Addressed:
Standards are given in the description below
Standards are given in the description below
Submitted By:
GEF on behalf of NEED
GEF on behalf of NEED
School or Group:
NEED
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Contact Email:
service@greeneducationfoundation.org
service@greeneducationfoundation.org
