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  Adventures in Energy - An Interactive Look at Oil and Natural Gas

  This one-of-a-kind interactive learning tool highlights the cutting-edge technologies and practices used in the exploration, production, and transportation of oil and natural gas. Chock full of illustrations and animations,...

  Type:Research
  Topic:Energy Generation, Energy Use and Conservation, Natural Resources
  Subject:Science, Earth Science, Environmental Science
  Level:Secondary
  Grade: 9 10 11 12
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  Al Gore's New Thinking on the Climate Crisis

  In this brand-new slideshow (premiering on TED.com), Al Gore presents evidence that the pace of climate change may be even worse than scientists recently predicted. He challenges us to act.

  Type:Video
  Topic:Air, Atmosphere and Climate
  Subject:Science, Geography, Social Studies, Environmental Studies
  Level:Secondary
  Grade: 9 10 11 12
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  Alternative Energy Sources - An Interdisciplinary Module for Energy Education

  This resource includes interdisciplinary lesson suggestions for teaching students grades 5-8 about energy sources. Detailed lesson plans include integration of renewable energy lessons, activities, videos and resources.

  Type:Lesson Plan
  Topic:Energy Generation, Energy Use and Conservation, Renewable Energy
  Subject:Mathematics, Science, English / Language Arts, Social Studies
  Level:Primary / Elementary, Intermediate / Middle
  Grade:JK K 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
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  Alternative Fuels Used in Transportation

  Gasoline is the most commonly used fuel for transportation; however, there are multiple alternative fuels that are making their way to the market. These alternative fuels include propane, natural gas, electric hybrids, hydrogen fuel...

  Type:Lesson Plan
  Topic:Energy Generation, Energy Use and Conservation, Renewable Energy
  Subject:Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Physics, Chemistry
  Level:Primary / Elementary, Intermediate / Middle
  Grade:JK K 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
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  An Exploration of Wind Energy & Wind Turbines

  This unit, which includes both a pre and post test on wind power engages students by allowing them to explore connections between wind energy and other forms of energy. Students learn about and examine the overall design of a wind...

  Type:Lesson Plan
  Topic:Energy Use and Conservation, Renewable Energy
  Subject:Science, Environmental Science
  Level:Secondary
  Grade: 9 10 11 12
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  Anders Oskal Interview

  Anders Oskal, Executive Director of the International Centre for Reindeer Husbandry, gives some fascinating insights into what exactly reindeer herding is, and the very real challenges climate change poses for them. He explains how...

  Type:Video
  Topic:Air, Atmosphere and Climate, Biodiversity, Ecosystems
  Subject:Science, Geography, Social Studies, Environmental Studies, Environmental Science
  Level:Secondary
  Grade: 9 10 11 12
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  Annual Energy Consumption & Greenhouse Gas Emissions Report

  Published by the city of Toronto, this 2012 report analyzes the city's energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. The report provides a summary of their study, sources of their data, results and a breakdown of the city's...

  Type:Research
  Topic:Air, Atmosphere and Climate, Energy Generation, Energy Use and Conservation
  Subject:Science, Geography, Environmental Studies
  Level:Secondary
  Grade: 9 10 11 12
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  Arctic Oscillation

  'Arctic Ossilation' is a module designed to help students explore the history and importance of arctic oscillation and predict what a change in phase might mean. After reading through the scenario and using the additional...

  Type:Lesson Plan
  Topic:Air, Atmosphere and Climate
  Subject:Science, Geography, Environmental Studies, Earth Science, Environmental Science
  Level:Primary / Elementary, Intermediate / Middle, Secondary
  Grade:K 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
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  Are you an Energy Efficient Consumer?

  Engage students in learning about ways to become more energy efficient consumers. Students will examine how different countries and regions around the world use energy. They will then track their own energy use and identify ways to...

  Type:Lesson Plan
  Topic:Energy Use and Conservation, Solutions, Sustainable Development
  Subject:Science, Social Studies, Environmental Science
  Level:Intermediate / Middle, Secondary
  Grade: 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
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  Auditing the Energy-Guzzlers in Your Home

  In this lesson, students become aware of the electricity sources in their community, whether they are renewable or non-renewable, and the amount of greenhouse gases they produce. They identify what kinds of energy are used to heat...

  Type:Lesson Plan
  Topic:Energy Use and Conservation, Renewable Energy, Sustainable Development
  Subject:Science, English / Language Arts, Social Studies
  Level:Intermediate / Middle, Secondary
  Grade: 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
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