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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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In this lesson, students learn about renewable and nonrenewable sources, ways they use energy, and ways to conserve energy.
Step 1 - Inquire: Students learn the definition of energy and brainstorm about their own energy use.
Step 2 - Investigate: Students learn about renewable and nonrenewable energy and complete an energy sort.
Step 3 - Inspire: Students learn how energy relates to water, gasoline, cooking, electricity, and AC/heat. Students begin filling in their energy audits.
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