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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Hypothesis

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students study how to write several hypothesis.  In this hypothesis activity students divide into groups and complete several hypothesis.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Alternative Energy Resources

For Students 7th - 8th
In this alternative energy resources worksheet, students read and describe the advantages to using tidal power. Then they identify and list some of the disadvantages to using tidal power as mentioned in the brief excerpt read. Students...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Alternative Energy Resources

For Students 7th - 8th
In this alternative energy resources instructional activity, learners identify the ore that is commonly used in nuclear power plants and how it is processed. Then they determine the reaction that occurs when uranium atoms are split....
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Treated Lumber and Alternatives

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students copy the KWL chart for Treated Lumber and Alternatives. They include the provided websites. Students work with a partner to research the use of CCA lumber and its environmentally friendly substitutes. They create a PowerPoint...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

A Case of Innovation

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students use strategies to comprehend technical writing. They write reports with great detail, supporting material, and clear vocabulary. They incorporate source materials into their speaking and writing and use voice, tone, and style.
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Handout
US Energy Information Administration

U.s. Eia Energy Kids: Energy Sources: Renewable

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn about renewable energy sources including biomass, which includes biofuels, hydropower, geothermal, wind, and solar.
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Website
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: "Renewable Energy"

For Students 9th - 10th
WLVT PBS 39 explores how a family in Berks County, Pennsylvania has put much of the renewable energy resources to work on their farm. All of these technologies were showcased at the Renewable Energy Sustainable Living Festival for the...
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Handout
FT Exploring

Ft Exploring: Wind Turbine Efficiency

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the efficiency behind wind energy, and understand how scientists look at the issue of power generation efficiency.
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Lesson Plan
Climate Literacy

Clean: Energy Enigma

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students act as detectives and research clues to uncover energy facts. This cooperative learning activity accesses language arts and critical thinking skills as students try to conceal their own energy source while guessing the opposing...
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Website
Other

United States Arbitration and Mediation: Home Page

For Students 9th - 10th
This site includes information on the rules of arbitration according to United States Arbitration & Mediation. It also contains questions and answers regarding arbitration and samples of mediation agreements and clauses.
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PPT
Energy4Me

Energy4me: Energy Sources of the World [Ppt]

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the many different energy resources available from our Earth. Find out the pros and cons of each type: both renewable and nonrenewable.
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Website
National Institutes of Health

National Center for Complementary and Integrative Medicine

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is the home page of a professional organization of physicians and other healthcare providers who specialize in complementary and alternative medicinal practices.
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Website
Other

Democracy Now

For Students 9th - 10th
Internet counterpart of the daily news program hosted by bestselling author and journalist Amy Goodman. She tackles the stories the mainstream media is not covering. Content of the site is more liberal and progressive, but that does not...
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Handout
Energy4Me

Energy4me: Hydropower

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn the history of the use of hydroelectricity, and find out how it works to convert water power into electrical power.
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Handout
Energy4Me

Energy4me: Energy Technology

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the many sources of energy used around the world.
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Website
NASA

Nasa: Climate Kids: Energy

For Students 3rd - 8th
Explore energy resources through stories, case studies, activities, and examples.
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Handout
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Nuclear Power Study Guide

For Students 9th - 10th
A study guide reviewing nuclear power.