Summary

Energy Production Fair Teacher Guide

This energy production fair teacher guide provides everything you need to run a classroom Energy Showcase with clear structure and minimal prep. It outlines a flexible 1 to 2 week timeline and explains how student teams can meet the same objectives through three different research pathways.

What the teacher guide includes

• Overview and learning objectives for the project
• Three pathway options so groups can choose different topics while staying aligned
• Suggested daily pacing from launch through showcase day
• Materials list, including trifolds and basic construction supplies
• Implementation notes for forming groups and dividing responsibilities
• Gallery walk procedures and peer feedback expectations

How teachers typically use it

• Use Day 1 to introduce the project and have groups choose pathways and roles
• Use Days 2 to 5 for research, outlining, and drafting content
• Use Day 6 for final assembly and rehearsal
• Use Day 7 for the showcase and peer feedback

Teacher tip

• Require citations on the back of the trifold or bottom corner to build credibility and prevent copy-paste issues.

Find pathway research questions, trifold checklist, rubric, and feedback slips in the Student Handout.

Download the full lesson here: Energy Production Fair