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.