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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

How Bright are the Stars?

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students observe the brightness of stars and are introduced to the concept of apparent brightness as a measure of how much light hits a detector of a surface area during a given time. In this star instructional activity, students make...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Energy: The Universal Currency

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Science stars examine the concept of energy by thinking about everyday situations. The lesson plan is incohesive. It lists goals for the student, but doesn't address all of them in the content. The best use of this resource would simply...
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Graphic
PBS

Quest: How Is Energy Measured?

For Students 9th - 10th
Infographic highlights the different ways energy is measured.
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Handout
US Energy Information Administration

U.s. Eia Energy Kids: Energy Units Basics

For Students 9th - 10th
Instructions for converting the physical measurements of different types of fuels, such as gallons or barrels, to British thermal units (Btu), allowing for cross-comparison.