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Lesson Plan List for: Energy

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Resource	Grade Level	Media Type
Accidental Discoveries This lesson will help the students understand that science theories change in the face of new evidence, but those changes can be slow in coming.	5-8	Lesson Plan
As the Rotor Turns: Wind Power and You An Investigation of Wind Power as an Energy Resource in Pennsylvania	6-8	Lesson Plan
The Biomass Balancing Act An investigation of biomass as a sustainable energy resource.	6-8	Lesson Plan
Capturing Renewable Energy Students investigate renewable energy sources and how to transition from an energy source to a usable, on-demand power source.	6-12	Lesson Plan
Energy Production Students examine the role of energy in our daily lives and how we produce energy to power our cities, homes, and schools. The advantages and disadvantages of each energy source are also addressed.	6-12	Lesson Plan
How Light Moves In this media-rich lesson, students conduct simple experiments to investigate how light travels. They examine the paths that light takes with different materials and observe shadows, reflection, and refraction.	3-5	Lesson Plan
Igniting Chemistry in Fireworks Students learn about the concepts of spectral chemistry, combustion, and the nature of fire through the use of visually rich fireworks resources. Optional resources address chemical reactions for those who want a more advanced chemistry lesson.	6-12	Lesson Plan
Looking Back in Time This lesson plan will provide a concrete way for the students to understand the concept of “distance in space equals distance in time.”	5-8	Lesson Plan
Making Waves with the Electromagnetic Spectrum Students explore various types of electromagnetc waves to better understand the electromagnetic spectrum.	9-12	Lesson Plan
Maximum Power Point The Principles of Optimizing Photovoltaic Cell Power Output	9-12	Lesson Plan
Radiation: To Worry or Not to Worry Students explore the many types of radiation and distinguish safe forms of radiation from those that are dangerous.	6-12	Lesson Plan
The Relationship Between Science and Technology Students will learn how technology can help scientists solve a problem. One of the challenges scientists face with any spacecraft is attitude control. Students will be introduced to the problem of attitude control in space and two different ways scientists address it.	5-8	Lesson Plan
Running on Renewables Utilizing HOMER: Modeling Software for Hybrid Electric Power Systems	9-12	Lesson Plan
Siting Wind Power Wind Power Curves and Community Considerations	9-12	Lesson Plan
Solar Racing The Design, Construction and Evaluation of a Solar-Powered Car	6-8	Lesson Plan
Sound Vibrations Students learn that vibrations are responsible for the sounds we hear and that sound vibrations can travel through different mediums.	K-5	Lesson Plan
Spotlight on Photovoltaics and Fuel Cells A Web-based Study and Comparison	9-12	Lesson Plan
Theories This lesson will help the students understand that science theories change in the face of new evidence, but those changes can be slow in coming.	5-8	Lesson Plan
Thinking about Energy A survey of students’ understandings of energy resources in Pennsylvania	6-12	Lesson Plan