Renewable Energy Lesson: Global Energy
Created by Teacher(s): Ashley Nelson, Lindsey Pockl|Published on: June 9, 2022
Grades: 3, 4, 5
Type: Lesson Plan
Subjects: Science, Social Studies, Mathematics
Duration: 55 minutes
Created by: SubjectToClimate teachers
Region: Global
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Synopsis
In this lesson, students use maps to compare renewable energy usage around the world. Students consider how using renewable energy can positively impact people’s lives.
Inquire: Students recall what they learned in previous lessons and use Google Maps to browse renewable energy projects around the world.
Investigate: Students research one or more countries and complete worksheets analyzing how much renewable energy is used in each country.
Inspire: Students watch a video on Iceland and geothermal energy, and discuss what life would be like if the United States used as much renewable energy as Iceland.
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