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  Solar Power Lunch Box

  This tutorial, by Solar Schoolhouse, shows how to build a portable solar powered lunch box which can power your Ipod (MP3), cell phone (and other portable electronics), and an LED light and still has room for a sandwich! This is an...

  Type:Video
  Topic:Renewable Energy, Science and Technology
  Subject:Science, Environmental Science
  Level:Secondary
  Grade: 9 10 11 12
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  Solar Water Heater

  In a solar water heater, water passes through a collector, usually on a roof, where it is heated by the sun. In order to attain the highest temperature possible, the collector is painted black and insulated. Solar collectors can also...

  Type:Lesson Plan
  Topic:Renewable Energy, Science and Technology, Sustainable Development
  Subject:Science
  Level:Intermediate / Middle, Secondary
  Grade: 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
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  Stabilization Wedges Game

  The Stabilization Wedges Game is a team-based exercise that teaches players about the scale of the greenhouse gas problem, plus technologies that already exist to dramatically reduce our carbon emissions and get us off the path toward...

  Type:Lesson Plan
  Topic:Energy Generation, Renewable Energy, Science and Technology
  Subject:Science, Geography, Environmental Studies, Environmental Science
  Level:Secondary
  Grade: 9 10 11 12
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  Surveying Canada’s Wind Energy Sites

  In this lesson, students will look at three sites in Canada that use wind energy to produce electricity. Students will first have to use map skills to identify each location on a map of the country and then they will look at a number...

  Type:Lesson Plan
  Topic:Renewable Energy
  Subject:Science, Geography, Global Studies
  Level:Secondary
  Grade: 9 10 11 12
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  Sustaining My Community with Renewable Energy

  In this module students are tasked with exploring ways to provide their community with safe, renewable energy that will sustain their needs. Looking back at our history with different energy sources and the consequences of these...

  Type:Lesson Plan
  Topic:Air, Atmosphere and Climate, Renewable Energy, Sustainable Development
  Subject:Mathematics, Science, Geography, Technology and Skilled Trades, Environmental Studies
  Level:Primary / Elementary, Intermediate / Middle, Secondary
  Grade: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
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  The Benefits and Challenges of Wind Energy

  In this lesson, students will evaluate the potential of wind energy in terms of its benefits and challenges. Students will use critical thinking skills to consider the pros and cons of wind energy and appraise it as a renewable energy...

  Type:Lesson Plan
  Topic:Business and Economics, Health, Renewable Energy
  Subject:Geography, Environmental Studies, Earth Science, Environmental Science
  Level:Secondary
  Grade: 9 10 11 12
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  The Geographic Potential of Wind Energy in Canada

  In this lesson, students will evaluate the potential of wind energy in terms of geographic location. Students will spend a lesson building a simple card windmill and through activities on their school campus, deduce the best locations...

  Type:Lesson Plan
  Topic:Renewable Energy
  Subject:Geography
  Level:Secondary
  Grade: 9 10 11 12
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  The Power to Live Green: Toronto's Sustainable Energy Strategy

  This resource looks at proposals, models and strategies to reduce the city of Toronto's energy consumption. It investigates strategies that will support clean air quality, provide stable and secure energy supplies to residents and...

  Type:Research
  Topic:Energy Generation, Energy Use and Conservation, Renewable Energy
  Subject:Social Studies, Environmental Studies, Environmental Science
  Level:Secondary
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  The Toronto Wind Turbine: Virtual Tour for Kids and Teacher Resource

  Ringo the ring-billed gull takes students on a virtual tour of the Toronto Wind Turbine. Students learn about wind energy, how the turbine works and how they can make a difference. The Virtual Tour is a delightful introduction to...

  Type:Lesson Plan
  Topic:Energy Use and Conservation, Renewable Energy, Taking Action
  Subject:Science
  Level:Primary / Elementary
  Grade:JK K 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
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  Turbulence and How to Avoid it

  Wind turbines work best when they are exposed to consistent winds moving with constant speed and direction. Turbulence (“swirling winds”) causes problems. In this lesson, students will investigate turbulence generated by...

  Type:Lesson Plan
  Topic:Renewable Energy, Sustainable Development
  Subject:Mathematics, Social Studies, Environmental Studies, Physics, Environmental Science
  Level:Secondary
  Grade: 9 10 11 12
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