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Student Power Use

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students calculate the energy usage in their bedroom. In this physics lesson, students compare their energy consumption during school days and weekends. They recommend ways to save energy.
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The Energy that Keeps Us Moving

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students measure the calorie content of food. In this technology lesson, students explore where the CEENBoTs get the energy to make it move. They create a Venn diagram showing the differences of energy in food and CEENBoTs.
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The REAL Transformers

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders create a model of a hydroelectric generator. In this physics lesson, 9th graders discuss how energy can be transformed from one form to another. They make a flow chart for different energy generating plants.
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Power Blackout Assessment

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Learners discuss the importance of power grids in power generation. In this physics lesson, students explain the impact of power failure. They investigate the power blackout in 2003 and discuss their findings.
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Food Chains

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students create their own food chains on Kidspiration starting from the energy of the sun and what it creates. In this food chains lesson plan, students learn about how insects eat plants and so on.
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Electromagnetic Spectrum/Spectroscopy

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students examine the electromagnetic spectrum and demonstrate the elements within.  In this investigative lesson students complete a demonstration and calculate the energy of a photon. 
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Power Up!

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore energy sources. In this science lesson, students complete an interactive activity in which they choose the energy sources they will use to power a city. Students discuss renewable energy options.
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Nuclear Chemistry: How Does It Affect Me?

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders study the different areas of nuclear chemistry.  In this energy and critical thinking instructional activity students study radiation, nuclear energy and weapons then divide into groups and create a poster.
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What is a Sound?

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders explore the concept of sound. For this sound lesson, 2nd graders discover what sound, vibrations, and pitch are through several experiments. Students watch a Power Point presentation that allows them to complete a graphic...
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Potential and Kinetic Energy

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders explore potential and kinetic energy. In this science lesson plan, 6th graders assume the role of a roller coaster engineer and design a roller coaster. Students use their knowledge of kinetic and potential energy to design...
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Biogeochemical Cycles

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students research an assigned biogeochemical cycle. In this cycle activity, students need to determine that all cycles need energy to continue. The students will look at a given cycle to describe it, research and draw an assigned cycle,...
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Soda Bottle Boat

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students explore chemical reactions. In this chemical reaction lesson, students conduct an experiment observing chemical reactions.
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Measure for Measure: Weight and Energy

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers study the friction of a particular sport.  In this weight and energy lesson students choose a sport and us the Internet to research it then present their findings to the class. 
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Lesson one

For Teachers 5th - 11th
Young scholars study waves and how it erodes a beach.  In this energy lesson students complete a lab activity on waves and tides. 
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Build Your Own Car

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students determine the factors that affect car speed. In this physics lesson, students design a car that can travel fast and far. They record test run data and use them to construct graphs.
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Energy and Resources

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students identify renewable and nonrenewable resources. In this energy lesson, students explore the consumption issues regarding oil use and consider methods of resource management. Students research alternative resources and present...
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Applied Science- Physics

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students investigate how something at home uses physics to work. In this practical physics lesson, students develop a theory of their own to conclude how an object might work. This lesson plan includes a worksheet.
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Exploring Simple Machines

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students investigate simple machines. In this simple machines instructional activity, students study how simple machines work. Students determine the function of various simple machines.
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Investigating Motion

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Young scholars explore types of motion. In this motion experiment, students observe how objects move. Young scholars work in small groups to discover the laws of motion.
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Wind Power: From Eyesore to Energy

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars design their own wind turbine according to client's needs. In this science and technology lesson, students analyze the pros and cons of using wind power. They construct a model of their proposed wind turbine and present it...
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What's the Big Deal?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars define terms and describe where they are found and formed.  In this methane lesson students complete an activity and describe ways in which methane hydrates impact our lives. 
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Energy Choices

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Young scholars figure the best gas prices. In this math lesson, students add and multiply with decimals. Young scholars complete a worksheet to find which supplier offers the best gas prices.
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Sustainable Choices

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine energy use and the different construction materials used in their home.  In this sustainable choices lesson students study different materials and what a sound environmental choice would be. 
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Investigating Kinetic and Potential Energy

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the differences between potential and kinetic energy.  For this potential energy lesson students watch a video and complete an in class investigation.