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Don't lift another finger, this physical and environmental science unit has everything you need to begin teaching your class about energy. Starting with a look at the greenhouse effect, these lessons and activities take young scientists on an exploration of the different types of renewable and non-renewable energy resources found on Earth.
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Concepts
energy, fossil fuels, greenhouse gases, renewable energy sources, the greenhouse effect, climate change, energy conservation, solar energy, nuclear energy, chemical energy, mechanical energy, thermal energy, heat, heat energy, electrical energy, light energy, kinetic energy, potential energy, energy conversion, sustainability, wind energy, hydroelectric power, non-renewable energy, non-renewable resources, renewable resources, energy consumption
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Instructional Ideas
- Choose activities form this resource to supplement into your science curriculum
- Set up these activities as a series of learning centers for students to complete during a physical science unit on energy
- Work through this unit in the weeks leading up to Earth Day
Pros
- Resource is broken into four distinct units, each focusing on a different topic relating to energy
- Each unit offers teacher notes with background information about specific topics pertaining to energy
- Includes links to numerous supplemental references and resources
- Solutions are provided for all practice exercises
- An extensive glossary with key terms and definitions is included with the unit
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