Assign the video, quiz, and exit ticket. For younger students, assign the hands-on activity.
Energy Fundamentals Alignment Guide
Summary
This energy curriculum guide is a quick-start resource for teachers seeking to build a comprehensive energy curriculum. The guide provides a structured plan with clear, actionable suggestions for using a variety of lessons, from “Introduction to Energy” to a “National Energy Issues Debate.” It seamlessly integrates videos, quizzes, data sets, and hands-on labs to create engaging, grade-appropriate lessons on a wide range of topics including oil, coal, solar, nuclear, and wind energy. This resource is perfect for educators looking to introduce fundamental
Resources
Introduction to Energy Storage
Assign the video, exit ticket, and the Modeling a Battery-Powered Circuit activity.
Introduction to Environmental Impacts
Assign the data set and accompanying reflection questions.
For younger students, assign the Energy Impact Dice Game.
Introduction to Coal
Assign student groups to complete the data set and the Power Generation Simulation.
Introduction to Oil
Assign student partners to complete the bell ringer, data set, and the Transportation Trade-Offs Hands-On activity.
Introduction to Geothermal
Assign the video and quiz.
Assign student groups to complete the Geothermal Heat Transfer Lab.
Introduction to Hydropower
Assign student groups to complete the bell ringer and the Build a Waterwheel Activity.
Introduction to Solar
Assign the student reading and the Passive vs. Active Solar Investigation.
Introduction to Nuclear
Assign the video and quiz. Demonstrate Nuclear Reaction in a Box.
Energy Matchmaking Gallery Walk
Have students rotate through stations in a gallery walk.
National Energy Issues Debate
Have students research an assigned stance on energy policy, then participate in a classroom debate.