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Renewable Energy Lesson: Introduction

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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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
Posted on Jun 09, 2022

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Ashley Nelson

K-2 Science and Technology Teacher

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