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Renewable Energy Lesson: Pros and Cons

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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This lesson introduces students to renewable and nonrenewable energy resources. Students read about an energy resource, complete a graphic organizer, explain to their classmates why their energy resource is the best, and vote for their favorite type of energy. 


Step 1 - Inquire: Students practice turning their energy on and off with a mindfulness exercise.


Step 2 - Investigate: Students read a nonfiction book on a specific type of energy and take notes in a graphic organizer.


Step 3 - Inspire: Students "pitch" their energy resource in a mock town hall, hoping to gain the most votes from their classmates to adopt their energy resource. Students vote for their favorite energy to decide a winner.

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Subjects: Earth and Space Sciences, English Language Arts
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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