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Informative Writing: Where Does Energy Come From?

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Get energized about all the different sources of energy. A research project has scholars investigate a renewable or non-renewable energy type of their choice. They write a report on their findings and decide on a way to publish their work.

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CCSS: Designed
Concepts
renewable energy sources, research writing, coal, natural gas, petroleum, non-renewable resources, uranium, biomass, wind energy, geothermal energy, hydroelectric power, solar energy, informative writing
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Instructional Ideas
  • Team up with an English teacher for the lesson
Classroom Considerations
  • The first of five lessons in the Solar Updraft Towers unit
  • Learners should have some familiarity with renewable and non-renewable energy sources
Pros
  • Provides handouts with directions for the project
  • Includes a rubric for the report
Cons
  • None