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Renewable Energy Lesson: Pros and Cons

Created by Teacher(s): Ashley Nelson, Lindsey Pockl|Published on: June 9, 2022
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Students read about an energy resource and prepare an infomercial pitch to sell their assigned type of energy. Students discuss the pros and cons of each energy source to determine which one is “best.”

Inquire: Students recall what they have learned so far about renewable and nonrenewable energy sources. 
Investigate: Students read a nonfiction book on a specific type of energy in order to prepare an infomercial arguing for its adoption by the town. 
Inspire: Students pitch their energy source to the class and then discuss which energy source is “best.”
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Subjects: Science, English Language Arts
Duration: 1 hour 25 minutes
Region: Global
Posted on Jun 09, 2022

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