Renewable Energy Lesson Plans for Middle School

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This guide provides a comprehensive introduction to renewable energy, specifically crafted for middle school classrooms. Engage your students with in-depth activities tailored to their age group. Within these pages, you'll find accessible lesson plans, hands-on experiments, and suggested readings to deepen understanding. Through exploration of renewable energy resources, students will cultivate an appreciation for sustainability early on. We believe these resources will ignite curiosity and prompt further exploration into the captivating field of renewable energy and energy conservation.

Lesson Plans

These middle school lesson plans explore renewable energy's link to climate change. Students will explore concepts such as natural resources, different forms of energy, and renewable energy sources. Each plan offers age-appropriate activities to enhance understanding of types of energy and their connection to climate change.

Renewable Energy Algebra Unit Plan

This 5-lesson unit explores solar power, wind energy, and biofuels. Students will practice important grade-level math skills through carefully designed worksheets. For the final project students use what they have learned about renewable energy to create their own energy plan.

Renewable Energy Algebra Lesson: Peak Sun Hours

Renewable Energy Algebra Lesson: Solar Energy

Renewable Energy Algebra Lesson: Wind Energy

Renewable Energy Algebra Lesson: Biofuels

Renewable Energy Algebra Lesson: Student Project

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Hands-On Activities

Encourage collaboration and creativity in your middle school students with these hands-on and interactive activities related to energy production, alternative energy sources, and climate.

Renewable Energy Learning Lab

This interactive resource houses three learning sections where students can explore numerous linked articles, videos, and maps to learn about renewable energy and energy use. Invite students to explore sources of energy such as geothermal, hydropower, natural gas, and wind power. 

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Videos & Books

Discover a collection of videos and books exploring climate change and renewable energy. These resources can easily fit into your existing Physical Science, English, or Social Studies curriculum!

Nonrenewable Energy Resources

This interactive book chapter describes the many types of fossil fuels, the effects of burning fossil fuels on the environment, and the difference between renewable and nonrenewable resources. Learn about the impacts of nonrenewable energy sources with your students.

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