Lesson Plan

Grades K-2

Energy Imagery

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30 minutes (Part 1); 20 minutes (Part 2)

SUBJECTS: Science, Social Studies

TOPICS: Energy, Needs/Wants, Personal Consumption

Resource Overview

Through a guided role-play, students compare the energy use of a typical morning 200 years ago with a typical morning today and brainstorm creative ideas for new sources of energy.

Students will be able to:
    • Differentiate between energy used in a typical morning of the past and of today.
    • Evaluate the reasons many people use more energy today than in the past.
    • Imagine and draw a creative new energy source.

Features of This Resource

  • Lesson can be modified to represent your area’s history
  • Students take the perspective of others, including those from diverse backgrounds and cultures

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This lesson plan must be purchased as part of a lesson packet or as part of a full curriculum that is available in our store.

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