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A Change in the Air
" A Change in the Air " covers all the important basic information which is directly linked to the grade 10 science curriculum. This 60 minute videoconference is offered with flair and eyecatching visual backgrounds....
Type:Lesson Plan
Topic:Air, Atmosphere and Climate, Energy Use and Conservation, Taking Action
Subject:Science, Environmental Studies, Environmental Science
Level:Secondary
Grade: 9 10 11 12
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A Pre-Treatment Model for Ethanol Production Using a Colorimetric Analysis of Starch Solutions
This module focuses on the production of sugar (glucose and maltose) from cornstarch. The first lesson from this module relates glucose production from cornstarch to ethanol fuel production from corn stover. Another lesson uses a...
Type:Lesson Plan
Topic:Energy Generation, Energy Use and Conservation, Food and Agriculture
Subject:Science, Chemistry, Environmental Science
Level:Secondary
Grade: 9 10 11 12
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A Sunshade for the Polar Bear
This lesson plan gives children insight into the impact of climate change on other ecosystems and living beings using the polar bear as an example. Students will begin to understand the role that humans play in creating climate change...
Type:Lesson Plan
Topic:Biodiversity, Energy Use and Conservation, Renewable Energy
Subject:Social Studies
Level:Primary / Elementary
Grade:JK K 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
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Action Tips: Eco-Education
This link provides students with basic ideas and facts on how to make their schools 'green'. It even helps students develop and submit an action plan to help lower energy uses and waste within their school!
Type:Lesson Plan
Topic:Energy Use and Conservation, Recycling and Waste Management, Solutions
Subject:Geography, Social Studies, Environmental Studies
Level:Intermediate / Middle, Secondary
Grade: 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
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Adventures in Energy - An Interactive Look at Oil and Natural Gas
This one-of-a-kind interactive learning tool highlights the cutting-edge technologies and practices used in the exploration, production, and transportation of oil and natural gas. Chock full of illustrations and animations,...
Type:Research
Topic:Energy Generation, Energy Use and Conservation, Natural Resources
Subject:Science, Earth Science, Environmental Science
Level:Secondary
Grade: 9 10 11 12
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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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An Exploration of Wind Energy & Wind Turbines
This unit, which includes both a pre and post test on wind power engages students by allowing them to explore connections between wind energy and other forms of energy. Students learn about and examine the overall design of a wind...
Type:Lesson Plan
Topic:Energy Use and Conservation, Renewable Energy
Subject:Science, Environmental Science
Level:Secondary
Grade: 9 10 11 12
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Annual Energy Consumption & Greenhouse Gas Emissions Report
Published by the city of Toronto, this 2012 report analyzes the city's energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. The report provides a summary of their study, sources of their data, results and a breakdown of the city's...
Type:Research
Topic:Air, Atmosphere and Climate, Energy Generation, Energy Use and Conservation
Subject:Science, Geography, Environmental Studies
Level:Secondary
Grade: 9 10 11 12
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Are you an Energy Efficient Consumer?
Engage students in learning about ways to become more energy efficient consumers. Students will examine how different countries and regions around the world use energy. They will then track their own energy use and identify ways to...
Type:Lesson Plan
Topic:Energy Use and Conservation, Solutions, Sustainable Development
Subject:Science, Social Studies, Environmental Science
Level:Intermediate / Middle, Secondary
Grade: 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
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