Positives

• This text might help students understand that all of these solutions must be implemented to address climate change. There is no single easy solution.
• The read-aloud option with highlighted text is a great feature.
  

Additional Prerequisites

• Biomass energy is sometimes considered renewable and sometimes considered nonrenewable.
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Differentiation

• This text can be used as an introduction to the concept of renewable energy in science classes.
  
• The content can be set to five different reading levels for students of different abilities: 490L, 610L, 750L, 870L, and MAX.
• In groups, students could research one of the five types of renewable energy. Students could write a summary, create a drawing, or share what they learned with their classmates.
• Students could rank these types of renewable energy using the guiding question "Which type of renewable energy is the best?" Answers will vary. Students can choose any of the types of renewable energy as the "best one," as long as they can craft an argument supporting their choice with evidence and reasoning.
• Related resources include "Sven's Search for Clean Energy," a digital storybook about renewable energy, and this lesson plan on renewable energy.