Energy and How We Harness it: Virtual Field Trip

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Phenomena: Renewable vs Nonrenewable Energy Resources

Students will use observations of varying forms of energy generation in order to begin drawing comparisons, ask questions, and use existing prior knowledge to categorize renewable energy resources.

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Slides: What is Energy? Virtual Field Trip

Lesson 2 of 6 / Time: 30-45 mins

This lesson appears as a part of the following:
– Water Power Implementation Toolkit

The lesson will begin with a whole group review of energy and different types of energy. Students will be shown a virtual field trip of energy where they will have the opportunity to explore individually, in pairs, or as a class.

Understanding Energy Through Wind Turbines

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