Curated OER
Energy Conservation Lesson 1: Fossil Fuels and the Ticking Clock
Students explore energy production by participating in a class discussion. In this renewable energy lesson, students discuss the differences between solar, coal, wind and fossil fuel energy sources and why some are better for the...
Curated OER
Temperature and the Tomato
You will need a photovoltaic system and monitor at your school in order to obtain all of the data required to thoroughly implement this instructional activity. Your class monitors daily temperature and insolation amounts over a two week...
Curated OER
Geography, Energy, and the Twenty-First Century
Students examine the past and present effects of energy sources on geography in the 21st century. They compare/contrast energy consumption and production in the U.S. and the world, make predictions for future energy consumption, and...
University of Utah
University of Utah: Fatty Acids Tutorial
This tutorial on fatty acids is presented in an outline format and features related informational links.
Other
Turkish Odyssey: State Policies: Economy
A great explanation of the economy in Turkey. Read about the standard of living, tax, employment, industries, imports, exports, and specific sectors.
Google
Google for Education: Energy Analysis
Students collect data on energy production and consumption around the world. They input the data into a spreadsheet and use spreadsheet functions to analyze it. Finally, they upload the data into a fusion table to create a visualization.
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Chillin' With Colored Paper
Young scholars work with ice cubes and different colored paper to develop observations in order to prove energy can be transferred from one object to another. Resources include videos of the lesson plan in action, examples of student...
Google
Google for Education: Energy Analysis
By creating a spreadsheet, learners can learn more about energy production and consumption around the world. Students have to research the data to be analyzed in the spreadsheet. An example of the spreadsheet is given in this lesson plan.
Climate Literacy
Clean: Us Energy Production and Consumption
In this activity learners will compare and contrast regional energy production of 5 different US regions, including California, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Washington. Students will also analyze production and consumption data of...
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Crafting a Sustainability Message
This activity asks students to convey a sustainability message by developing text for a descriptive information board or kiosk to be placed at Growing Places Farm and Energy Park.