Pick Your Power: An Energy Challenge
by Heather Lentz
In this creative lesson, students will engage in argument from evidence to determine the feasibility of the use of an energy resource. Students will research an energy resource and answer a set of predetermined questions. They will create and present a PowerPoint/Google Slides presentation to their peers. Their peers will serve as members of the city council who will decide whether or not to use the source of energy.
Lesson Grade Level
10th GradeLesson Plan Link/URL
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1nOoxJeiXsBrsL-CTdRf4QhW9x822iRMl/edit?u…Subject Area
Science Earth and Space Science E1: Earth Systems Technology 1. Empowered Learner 6. Creative Communicator Mathematics Measurement and Data (MD) English Language Arts (ELA) Reading (Informational Text) Writing Speaking & Listening
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