Energy Lesson 3 : Generating Michigan's Electricity

Created Feb. 5, 2024 by Michigan Geographic Alliance

Students will be able to:

1. Explain five ways that electricity can be generated.

2. Compare the mix of energy resources used to generate

electricity in Michigan, the United States, and the world.

Michigan Grade Level Content Expectations

Grade 6-7 Science:

• Use tools and equipment appropriate to scientific investigations S.IP.06.13, S.IP.07.13

• Analyze information from data tables and graphs to answer scientific questions. S.IA.06.11, S.IA.07.11

• Draw conclusions from sets of data from multiple trials of a scientific investigation to draw conclusions. S.IA.06.14, S.IA.07.14

• Demonstrate scientific concepts through various illustrations, performances, models, exhibits, and activities. S.RS.06.15, S.RS.07.15

HS Earth Science:

• Conduct scientific investigations using appropriate tools and techniques. E1.1C

• Describe a reason for a given conclusion using evidence from an investigation. E.1.1E

• Predict what would happen if variables, methods, or timing were changed. E1.1F

Social Studies:

• Read and interpret data in tables and graphs P2.2

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