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Curated OER

Considerations in Heating a Home

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Emerging engineers discover how important it is to conserve energy as fossil fuel supplies are being diminished. This is accomplished by working through a handout that explains energy requirements for heating a home during the winter....
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Curated OER

Energy Agents in Action

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students share information about energy use and conservation. In this energy use lesson plan, students work as a production team to make an instructional video about basic energy information. They develop a short survey about energy use...
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Curated OER

Stating Your Position

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students make a formal effective presentation proclaiming the position benefits before a simulated governmental hearing. They objectively rate the accuracy and effectiveness of presentations given before a simulated governmental hearing.
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Curated OER

Electrons on the Move

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders study current electricity while constructing a simple electric circuit. They build a galvanic cell to examine the concepts of voltage, current and resistance.
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PBS

America's Infrastructure: Miller Center National Discussion Debate Series

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Junior high and high school learners study infrastructure and its relationship to the current economy. They review handouts, watch a PBS clip, and review case studies in order to answer provided questions and role play over...