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Renewable Energy Lesson: Introduction

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Created by Teacher(s): Ashley Nelson, Lindsey Pockl|Published on: June 9, 2022
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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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Subjects: Science
Duration: 45 minutes
Region: Global
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Posted on Jun 09, 2022

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