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.

Concepts

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

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Additional Tags

fossil fuel, graphing activity, renewable energy

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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