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Cookman, Ed – Clearing, 1993
Presents two interdisciplinary lesson plans that explore options in energy production and conservation. Students study (1) the implications of power production and resources choices, and (2) producing and conserving electric power. (MCO)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Energy, Energy Conservation, Environmental Education
McDermott, Hugh, Ed.; Scharmann, Larry, Ed. – 1981
Recommended for grades 9-12 social studies and/or physical science classes, this 4-8 day unit focuses on four topics: (1) the background and history of atomic development; (2) two common types of nuclear reactors (boiling water and pressurized water reactors); (3) disposal of radioactive waste; and (4) the future of nuclear energy. Each topic…
Descriptors: Energy, Environmental Education, High Schools, Learning Activities
Download full textLonge, Karen M.; McClelland, Michael J. – 1982
Following an introduction to solar technology which reviews solar heating and cooling, passive solar systems (direct gain systems, thermal storage walls, sun spaces, roof ponds, and convection loops), active solar systems, solar electricity (photovoltaic and solar thermal conversion systems), wind energy, and biomass, activities to introduce solar…
Descriptors: Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Environmental Education, Learning Activities
Lord, John, Ed. – 1981
This teaching guide was developed for use with Energy 80 program student booklets. Although the program was designed for junior high/middle school students in science/social studies classes, it is indicated that the materials are suitable for use at higher grades and, to a lesser extent, in upper elementary grades. The first 80 pages of the guide…
Descriptors: Conservation Education, Economics, Energy, Energy Conservation
Duke Power Company, Educational Services Dept., Charlotte, NC. – 1982
This document consists of energy vocabulary activities, three games, worksheets, laboratory activities/exercises, and an introductory classroom exercise designed to introduce energy concepts to students. Vocabulary activities focus on coal and energy consumption. The three games (with instructions) focus on various aspects of energy and energy…
Descriptors: Coal, Conservation Education, Educational Games, Elementary School Science
Allen, Rodney F., Ed. – 1983
Energy lessons, activities, and materials for vocational technology, science, English, and social studies classes are presented in this manual. Topic areas addressed in the sections include: (1) introduction to the current energy situation; (2) energy conservation; (3) preparation for energy careers; (4) energy for English classes, focusing on the…
Descriptors: Career Exploration, Energy, Energy Conservation, Energy Occupations
Intermountain Science Experience Center, ID Falls, ID. – 1980
Using an interdisciplinary approach, this curriculum focuses on an understanding of: (1) the fundamental principles of operation of a nuclear power plant; (2) the place of nuclear energy in the overall energy-supply-demand situation; (3) risk-benefit balance of the major energy sources; and (4) the role of political action in the development of…
Descriptors: Citizen Participation, Community Education, Course Content, Energy
