Powering the World

Summary

A ready-to-run station-based energy lesson where students explore the global energy mix, examine how electricity powers daily life, and analyze trade-offs using the Three E’s framework. The full lesson includes a teacher guide with answer keys, student handout, bell ringer, and exit ticket. Designed for groups of 2 or 3, it runs one to two class periods and works across middle and high school energy units with no prep beyond printing.

Activities
Bell Ringer

Choose one of the Bell Ringers provided to display for students to answer.

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Handout

Use this handout with students to complete interactive stations exploring energy and power.

Exit Ticket

Display the Exit Ticket provided for students to answer.

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Teacher Guide

Download this teacher guide that serves as a walkthrough with answers for the Powering the World lesson.

Answer Key

This short document provides answers to key activities in the Powering the World lesson.

Downloadables
Basics Electricity Environment Nonrenewable
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