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  Alternative Energy Sources - An Interdisciplinary Module for Energy Education

  This resource includes interdisciplinary lesson suggestions for teaching students grades 5-8 about energy sources. Detailed lesson plans include integration of renewable energy lessons, activities, videos and resources.

  Type:Lesson Plan
  Topic:Energy Generation, Energy Use and Conservation, Renewable Energy
  Subject:Mathematics, Science, English / Language Arts, Social Studies
  Level:Primary / Elementary, Intermediate / Middle
  Grade:JK K 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
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  Alternative Fuels Used in Transportation

  Gasoline is the most commonly used fuel for transportation; however, there are multiple alternative fuels that are making their way to the market. These alternative fuels include propane, natural gas, electric hybrids, hydrogen fuel...

  Type:Lesson Plan
  Topic:Energy Generation, Energy Use and Conservation, Renewable Energy
  Subject:Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Physics, Chemistry
  Level:Primary / Elementary, Intermediate / Middle
  Grade:JK K 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
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  Back to the Future (EnerAction)

  Students explore how the movement of goods has changed over time. They examine different means of transporting freight, which makes up 46% of transportation emissions in Canada. Students take on the task of historically sorting a set...

  Type:Lesson Plan
  Topic:Energy Use and Conservation, Food and Agriculture, Transportation
  Subject:Mathematics, Science, Social Studies
  Level:Intermediate / Middle
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  Bearly Any Ice

  The predator-prey relationship between polar bears and ringed seals is simulated in this active tag game. It also demonstrates the dramatic impact of increasing global temperature on polar bear survival by linking changes in food...

  Type:Lesson Plan
  Topic:Ecosystems
  Subject:Mathematics, Science, English / Language Arts, Physical Education, Social Studies
  Level:Intermediate / Middle, Secondary
  Grade: 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
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  Biodiesel: Transportation Fuels Curriculum

  The curriculum guide is designed to teach students about biodiesel and encourage them to evaluate its economic and environmental advantages and disadvantages. The booklet provides background information at three reading levels -...

  Type:Lesson Plan
  Topic:Business and Economics, Transportation
  Subject:Mathematics, Science, Language Learning, Technology and Skilled Trades, Social Studies
  Level:Intermediate / Middle, Secondary
  Grade: 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
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  Canadian Energy Facts and Statistics

  This interactive map breaks down provincial and territorial energy facts and statistics. At a click of a button, students can see a clear representation of energy infrastructure and types of energy being used in their province and...

  Type:Research
  Topic:Energy Generation, Energy Use and Conservation, Renewable Energy
  Subject:Mathematics, Science, Geography, Environmental Science
  Level:Intermediate / Middle, Secondary
  Grade: 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
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  Carbon City

  Carbon City is an education module designed to help students explore the sources and effects of carbon dioxide in urban centres. After reading through the scenario and using the additional resources provided, students complete...

  Type:Lesson Plan
  Topic:Air, Atmosphere and Climate, Globalization, Transportation
  Subject:Mathematics, Science, Geography, Economics, Technology and Skilled Trades
  Level:Primary / Elementary, Intermediate / Middle, Secondary
  Grade:K 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
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  Carbon Dioxide Trends

  Carbon Dioxide Trends is Lesson 2 from "Climate Change: Connections & Solutions" for grades 9 to 12. In this lesson, students graph data to examine seasonal and long-term atmospheric carbon dioxide trends during the past...

  Type:Lesson Plan
  Topic:Air, Atmosphere and Climate
  Subject:Mathematics, Physics, Earth Science, Environmental Science
  Level:Secondary
  Grade: 9 10 11 12
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  Carbon Monoxide: Its Environmental Impact

  Carbon Monoxide: its environmental impact is a module that informs students on the natural and anthropogenic sources of carbon monoxide. Students will also learn about the effects of carbon monoxide and ways to limit the impact on the...

  Type:Lesson Plan
  Topic:Air, Atmosphere and Climate, Globalization, Science and Technology
  Subject:Mathematics, Science, Geography, Technology and Skilled Trades, Environmental Studies
  Level:Primary / Elementary, Intermediate / Middle, Secondary
  Grade:K 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
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  Changing Our Ways (EnerAction)

  After charting their energy use for a twenty-four hour period, students look for ways to reduce it. They implement energy saving strategies, and then track their energy use for another twenty-four hour period. As they reflect on their...

  Type:Lesson Plan
  Topic:Energy Use and Conservation, Solutions, Taking Action
  Subject:Mathematics, Science, English / Language Arts, Interdisciplinary Studies, Social Studies
  Level:Primary / Elementary, Intermediate / Middle
  Grade:JK K 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
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