Energy Research and Writing
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30 minutesGrades3, 4, 5English Language Arts
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Written by Ashley Nelson, Lindsey Pockl
About this activity
In this activity, students research and write about the pros and cons of different energy types.
Everything you need to teach it
- Energy Research and WritingView Activity
Teaching tips
- Assign students texts from your school or community library, or sign up for a free Epic! Account.
- Model taking notes using the Energy Research Template.
- Students can work independently, in pairs, or in small groups.
- Jigsaw the information by grouping students from each type of energy together to share.
From the scientist review
This assignment describes energy sources, applications, and methods by which students can learn more about them and suggest the most effective ones to apply in the context of their community.
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About the teacher writers
Ashley Nelson
K-2 Science and Technology Teacher
Ashley has been teaching for 16 years and has taught in Vietnam, Thailand, California, and Virginia. She is passionate about teaching STEM, computer science, and technology and empowering teachers to try new things in their classroom practice. She is also a certified Yoga and Mindfulness teacher and believes we must take care of our inner world to care for our external environment properly. She lives in Richmond, Virginia and loves vegan cooking, climate change activism, and connecting to the natural world.
Lindsey Pockl
Lindsey worked with SubjectToClimate to develop accompanying materials for lesson plans for grades 3-12.
