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Activity
Read Works

Read Works: Fuels of the Future

For Teachers 5th - 7th Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students read about renewable energy sources that may replace fossil fuel in the future. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in comparing and contrasting.
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Lesson Plan
Climate Literacy

Clean: Car Quest

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this activity, learners will determine the environmental effects of existing cars and a fleet consisting of their dream cars. They compute how many tons of heat-trapping gases are produced each year, how much it costs to fuel the...
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Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Biomass

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about "biomass," organic non-fossil material of biological origin. Includes external links.
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Lesson Plan
PBS

Nova: Car of the Future

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this activity, student teams research and develop a proposal to decrease the carbon footprint of their city's/town's public transportation system and then prepare a report that explains why their transportation plan is the best for...
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Lesson Plan
Climate Literacy

Clean: Evaluating Woody Biomass Options for North Carolina's Electricity Future

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this activity, students learn about the pros and cons of co-firing woody biomass fuels with coal to produce electricity.
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Lesson Plan
Climate Literacy

Clean: Fueling the Future: Evaluating the Sustainability of Biofuels

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students consider the impact and sustainability of use of different biofuels on the economy, the environment, and society. Students also learn about bioelectricity and how converting biomass to electricity may be the more efficient way...
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Unit Plan
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Prairie Public Education Services Collection

For Students 9th - 10th
Prairie Public Education Services award winning documentaries on Germans from Russia focus on the rich history of Germans from Russia and their migration to America. Indian Pride, the 13-part cultural magazine, showcases the unique...
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PPT
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies

Mocomi: What Is Global Warming?

For Students 9th - 10th
This slideshow presents a number of issues, including global warming vs. global dimming and the causes and possible solutions for both issues.
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Handout
Science4Fun

Science4 Fun: Hydropower

For Students 1st - 6th
What is hydropower? Discover how electricity is generated from hydropower, three methods of generating electricity, and the advantages and disadvantages.
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Handout
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Wind Power Study Guide

For Students 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This study guide summarizes key points about wind energy. Includes a few questions to check for understanding.

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