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Energy Conservation Methods

Provided by: Khan Academy |Published on: April 27, 2021

Videos Grades 9-12, ap-college

Synopsis

This resource discusses a sometimes forgotten solution to climate change, energy conservation.
The video explains the importance of energy conservation and methods for conserving energy at a personal and societal level and there are practice questions to check for comprehension.

Subjects: Earth and Space Sciences

Authors: Khan Academy

Region: North America, United States, Global

Languages: English

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Additional Prerequisites

The video uses data on the United States' energy consumption.
Students should be familiar with common energy sources and the ways we use electricity in daily life.

Differentiation

Science classes could use this video for lessons on energy consumption, energy conservation, or the environmental impacts of energy use.
Math, statistics, or science classes could use this video to practice reading and interpreting graphs and diagrams.
After watching this video, social studies classes could discuss personal action versus social action.
Civics classes could discuss current and potential energy conservation regulations or policies.
Economic classes could discuss the financial impacts of energy conservation on a micro and macro scale.
Other resources on this topic include this media literacy activity on the importance of corporate data transparency and this SubjectToClimate lesson plan on conserving energy.

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