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Energy Conservation
http://www.epa.gov/reg5rcra/wptdiv/p2pages/energy.pdf
From DLESE Community Collection (DCC)
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This lesson is designed to help students apply the pollution prevention (P2) concept to the use of energy. It provides guidance and activities that explain renewable and nonrenewable energy sources, and how P2 concepts can be used to conserve energy. This site also offers a fact sheet with background information and the definitions necessary to implement this lesson plan.
Intended for grade levels:
  • Intermediate (3-5)
  • Middle (6-8)
Type of resource:
  • For the classroom:
    • Lesson plan
Subject:
  • Environmental science
Technical requirements:
Adobe Acrobat reader
Cost / Copyright:
No cost
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DLESE Catalog ID: DLESE-000-000-008-059
Educational standards:
  • National Science Education Standards (NSES):
    • K-4:
      • Unifying concepts and processes:
        • Evidence, models, and explanation
      • D - Earth and space science:
        • Changes in earth and sky
      • F - Science in personal / social perspectives:
        • Changes in environments
      • G - History and nature of science:
        • Science as a human endeavor
    • 5-8:
      • Unifying concepts and processes:
        • Evidence, models, and explanation
      • F - Science in personal / social perspectives:
        • Populations, resources, environments
Related resources:
This resource is part of 'Pollution Prevention Toolbox'
http://www.epa.gov/reg5rcra/wptdiv/p2pages/toolbox.htm
Resource contact / Creator / Publisher:
Publisher: United States Environmental Protection Agency, Region 5


Contact: Dolly Tong
United States Environmental Protection Agency, Region 5