Energy Lesson Six

Created Feb. 5, 2024 by Michigan Geographic Alliance

Students will be able to:

1. Compare the advantages and disadvantages of incandescent and compact fluorescent light bulbs.

2. Demonstrate how to identify and fix air leaks.

3. Describe the benefits of energy conservation and energy efficiency.

4. List five ways to conserve energy and increase energy efficiency.

Michigan Grade Level Content Expectations

Grade 6-7 Science:

• Generate scientific questions based on observations, investigations, and research. S.IP.06.11, S.IP.07.11

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

• Construct charts and graphs from data and observations. S.IP.06.15, S.IP.07.15

• 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

• Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of claims, arguments, and data. S.RS.06.11, S.RS.07.11

HS Earth Science:

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

• Analyze how science and society interact from a historical, political, economic, or social perspective. E1.2k

HS Physics:

• Compare the energy used in one day by common household appliances (e.g., refrigerator, lamps, hair dryer, toaster, televisions, music players.) P4.10i

Social Studies:

• Engage in activities intended to contribute to solving a national or international problem. 6 – P4.2.2, 7 – P4.2.2, 8 – P4.2.2

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