Lesson Overview 4th-8th grade students examine energy uses and conservation at home and at school (90 minutes or 2 class periods). Objectives Students will understand how daily routines can use significant amounts of energy and have important environmental and economic effects. Students will analyze data to identify ways to conserve energy in the home and … Read more
Lesson Overview 4th-8th grade students design themselves a future home including ways to conserve energy and minimize waste. Objectives Students will identify ways to conserve energy and minimize waste. Students will design their ideal green home. Grade Level:Â 3-5, 6-8 Subject:Â Engineering and Technology, Earth and Space Science, Conservation Concept:Â Systems and System Models, Structure and Function Type: … Read more
*Popular lesson! Lesson Overview It is difficult and expensive to clean oiled animals. Objectives Students will identify ways oil spill can adversely affect animals. Students will experiment with way to clean oiled animals. Students will understand that it is difficult to clean oiled animals. Grade Level:Â 6-8, 9-12 Subject:Â Earth and Space Science, Life Science, Chemistry, Oil … Read more
Lesson Overview 6th-12th grade students engage in a mock community meeting about an oil spill scenario. Objectives Students will analyze and formulate opinions about the relative importance of protecting various components of local ecosystems. Students will discuss different values and priorities in the context of protecting local areas from oil pollution. Grade Level:Â 6-8, 9-12 Subject: … Read more