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In this lesson, students learn about the impact of household energy use on climate change and compare and contrast strategies to reduce emissions in Chile and the United States.
Step 1 - Inquire: Students share observations and questions about the impact of households on climate change.
Step 2 - Investigate: Students explore the sources and uses of electricity in households in Chile and the United States.
Step 3 - Inspire: Students identify ways to promote household energy efficiency and conduct class surveys about habits.
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Energy-efficient homes are an important part of solving the climate crisis, as this lesson explains. This lesson shows how Chile is planning to make homes more energy efficient. This lesson passed the scientific review process.
Los hogares energéticamente eficientes son una parte importante de la solución de la crisis climática, como se explica en esta lección. Esta lección muestra cómo Chile está planeando hacer que los hogares más eficientes energéticamente. Esta lección pasó el proceso de revisión científica.
This lesson is aligned to New Jersey standards. Review the aligned standards directly in the lesson plan document and teacher slideshow.
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