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Playful Pinwheels

For Teachers K - 5th
Students examine the advantages and disadvantages of wind energy. As a class, they follow specific instructions to make their own pinwheel. They decorate pinwheel as they choose and practice using art supplies correctly.
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Submarines

For Students 3rd - 6th
In this online interactive submarines worksheet, students respond to 11 fill in the blank and multiple choice questions regarding the information included in the provided paragraph.
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Technology (Post Lab): Utility Companies

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students study physics. For this utility company research lesson, students discover how their local utility company charges for electricity. They listen to a presentation and then conduct internet research to find more information on...
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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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Powered Up About Electricity!

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners study the process of turning coal into electricity. In this electricity lesson, students are guided by their teacher through the steps required to turn coal into electricity. Learners complete a worksheet answering questions...
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Two Ways About It

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students take an imaginary hike in two opposite directions along a lake. They view and interpret satellite images and discuss the pros and cons of hydroelectric dams.
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Powering a Green Earth

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students compare and contrast renewable and nonrenewable energy. In this environmental science lesson, students discuss the importance of going green. They identify the different components in a power grid system.
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Solar Matters

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students design an energy resource wheel and demonstrate how to use it to access information about renewable and nonrenewable energy sources.
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Uses of Coal

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners be aware of the products made possible by coal by studying about the four major markets of coal: electric utilities, industrial/retail users, the steel industry and exports.