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Renewable Energy Lesson: Global Energy

Created by Teacher(s): Ashley Nelson, Lindsey Pockl|Published on: June 9, 2022
Lesson Plan Grades 3-5 Created by SubjectToClimate teachers

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In this lesson, students analyze how much renewable energy is used around the world. 


Step 1 - Inquire: Students recall what they learned in previous lessons and use Google Maps to browse renewable energy projects around the world. 


Step 2 - Investigate: Students research one or more countries and complete worksheets analyzing how much renewable energy is used in each country.


Step 3 - Inspire: Students watch a video on Iceland and geothermal energy and discuss what life would be like if the United States used as much renewable energy as Iceland.

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Subjects: Earth and Space Sciences, Geography
Duration: 55 minutes
Region: Global
Posted on Jun 09, 2022

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Ashley Nelson

K-2 Science and Technology Teacher

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