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Interactive
PBS

Pbs Nova: Design a Renewable Future

For Students 9th - 10th
This interactive Lab investigates what energy is, how it can be converted into useful forms, and why some sources are running low. The Research Challenge allows students to design their own renewable energy systems to generate power in...
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Unit Plan
TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: Vermicomposting: How Worms Can Reduce Our Waste

For Students 9th - 10th
Nearly one third of our food ends up in the trash can. Matthew Ross details the steps we can all take to vermicompost at home, and why it makes good business sense to do so. [4:29]
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Lesson Plan
Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: Blowing in the Wind

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Wind energy is becoming a viable alternative to more traditional forms of energy generation. In this lesson, students will determine the feasibility of wind generation in different areas of the United States. Finally, students will...