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Energy Resources and Systems Lesson PlanEnergy Resources and Systems Lesson Plan
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Energy Resources and Systems

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This Energy Resources and Systems lesson plan also includes:
  • Energy Sources Presentation (.ppt)
  • Energy Sources and Conversion Worksheet (.doc)
  • Energy Sources and Conversion Worksheet (.pdf)
  • Fossil Fuel Graphing Homework (.doc)
  • Fossil Fuel Graphing Homework (.pdf)
  • Renew-a-Bread Activity Student Worksheet (.doc)
  • Renew-a-Bread Activity Student Worksheet (.pdf)
  • Energy Sources Research Activity Student Worksheet (.doc)
  • Energy Sources Research Activity Student Worksheet (.pdf)
  • Energy Research Homework (.doc)
  • Energy Research Homework (.pdf)
  • Energy Source Fact Sheets (.doc)
  • Energy Source Fact Sheets (.pdf)
  • Energy Sources Trivia (.ppt)
  • Energy Systems Diagrams (.pdf)
  • Energy Systems Resources (.doc)
  • Energy Systems Resources (.pdf)
  • Energy Systems Activity Worksheet (.doc)
  • Energy Systems Activity Worksheet (.pdf)
  • Energy Sources and Conversions Quiz (.doc)
  • Energy Sources and Conversions Quiz (.pdf)
  • Energy Sources and Conversions Quiz Answers (.doc)
  • Energy Sources and Conversions Quiz Answers (.pdf)
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We've talked a lot about energy, but where does energy come from? Pupils brainstorm different energy sources through a class discussion to kick off the 14th installment of a 25-part Energy Systems and Solutions unit. They then research these energy sources as homework or as an independent project and share their findings with the rest of the class.

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

fossil fuels, renewable energy sources, energy sources, technology resources

Additional Tags

fossil fuel, graphing activity, renewable energy

Instructional Ideas

  • Have an energy specialist give a presentation

Classroom Considerations

  • Note that there are three activities associated with the lesson
  • Builds on knowledge from previous lessons 

Pros

  • Provides a PowerPoint file to use with the class
  • Includes links to outside resources

Cons

  • None

Common Core

6.RP.A.3.a 6.RP.A.3.c 6.EE.C.9 6.SP.B.4 8.SP.A.1

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