Renewable Energy Lesson: Introduction
Created by Teacher(s): Ashley Nelson, Lindsey Pockl|Published on: June 9, 2022
Grades: 3, 4, 5
Type: Lesson Plan
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Synopsis
Students learn about renewable and nonrenewable sources and ways they use energy in their everyday lives. Students use data about where our energy comes from in the U.S. to start conversations about conserving energy.
Inquire: Students define energy and brainstorm about their own energy use.
Investigate: Students learn about renewable and nonrenewable energy and complete an energy sort.
Inspire: Students begin an energy audit.
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