Energy Production Fair: Classroom Energy Showcase

This energy production fair project is a multi-day classroom showcase that helps students research real-world energy topics and communicate findings through a trifold display and gallery walk. Student teams choose one of three structured pathways, which makes it easy to differentiate while keeping the same learning goals and rubric.

What students do

• Choose a research pathway: local energy connections, stakeholder perspectives, or energy source comparison
• Gather information from credible sources and cite it
• Organize key findings into a trifold layout with visuals, headings, and clear explanations
• Present their display during a classroom gallery walk
• Give written peer feedback using structured prompts

Why teachers use it

• Strong fit for units on energy systems, trade-offs, and local decision-making
• Builds research skills without requiring a long research paper
• Promotes collaboration and communication through a clear product
• Includes a rubric for easy assessment

Suggested timeline

• 1 to 2 weeks (flexible)
• Day 1 launch, Days 2 to 6 research and build, Day 7 showcase day

Helpful Links:

Refer to the Teacher Guide for setup, pacing, materials, and facilitation notes.
Refer to the Student Handout for research questions, trifold requirements, roles, rubric, and peer feedback forms.

Tip: To provide your students with additional background before starting this project, complete the following Switch Classroom lessons:

• • Introduction to Electricity
  • Energy Sources Activity Stations