Renewable Energy Solutions: Engineering for a Sustainable Future
by Jessica Leonard
In this 6th grade STEM lesson, students explore the real-world challenges of renewable energy by designing and testing simple solar oven and wind turbine models. Working collaboratively, they will collect and analyze data, compare results, and construct evidence-based arguments about which renewable energy source could best serve their community. This hands-on, interdisciplinary lesson integrates science, math, and ELA while fostering problem-solving, critical thinking, and collaboration skills.
Lesson Grade Level
6th GradeLesson Plan Link/URL
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Hc_FSgaHYswKcsqnAhA37DgZUFKxq3pb/edit?u…Subject Area
Science Earth and Space Science E1: Earth Systems Engineering S1: Engineering & Global Society Mathematics Statistics and Probability (SP)
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