K-2 Science and Technology Teacher
Introduction to Renewable Energy (Renewable Energy #1)
In this lesson, students learn about renewable and nonrenewable sources, ways they use energy, and ways to conserve energy.
How Can We Conserve Energy? (Renewable Energy #2)
In this lesson, students reflect on their personal energy use, make a bar graph to analyze data from the class, and create a conservation poster for display.
What Are the Advantages and Disadvantages of Energy Resources? (Renewable Energy #3)
This lesson introduces students to renewable and nonrenewable energy resources.
How Does Renewable Energy Work? (Renewable Energy #4)
In this lesson, students learn the story of William Kamkwamba, build their own renewable-powered project, and share their project with the broader school community.
Renewable Energy Around the World (Renewable Energy #5)
In this lesson, students analyze how much renewable energy is used around the world.
How Can We Encourage Our Community to Use More Renewables? (Renewable Energy #6)
In this lesson, students advocate for renewable energy in their schools and communities, motivated by the success of Santa Monica, California students.
Energy Research and Writing
In this activity, students research and write about the pros and cons of different energy types.