The advantages and disadvantages of different kinds of non-renewable energy sources are …
The advantages and disadvantages of different kinds of non-renewable energy sources are the focus of this lesson. Students match different kinds of energy resources with their advantages and disadvantages, and then discuss whether these advantages and disadvantages are economic, ecological, or social.
The focus of this lesson is learning about the advantages and disadvantages …
The focus of this lesson is learning about the advantages and disadvantages of different kinds of renewable energy resources and their potential use in Michigan. Students read about different renewable resources, watch a teacher demonstration, and match different kinds of energy sources with the advantages and disadvantages of each. Students then compare the advantages and disadvantages of renewable and non-renewable resources and use the comparisons to write a letter to their state legislators.
This lesson develops the concept of an ecological footprint. Students use data …
This lesson develops the concept of an ecological footprint. Students use data and tools to assess the impacts of their energy and resource consumption. They examine their results and assess their impacts on the environment. Students discuss and compare their impacts and try to identify actions to reduce their footprints.
Energy conservation and energy efficiency are the focus of this lesson. Students …
Energy conservation and energy efficiency are the focus of this lesson. Students learn how basic energy conservation and energy efficiency choices can save their family money, reduce energy consumption, and prevent energy-related pollution. Students learn how to identify and fix air leaks, compare incandescent and compact fluorescent light bulbs, and list ways they can conserve energy and increase energy efficiency in their daily lives.
Energy conservation and energy efficiency are the focus of this lesson. Students …
Energy conservation and energy efficiency are the focus of this lesson. Students learn how basic energy conservation and energy efficiency choices can save their family money, reduce energy consumption, and prevent energy-related pollution. Students learn how to identify and fix air leaks, compare incandescent and compact fluorescent light bulbs, and list ways they can conserve energy and increase energy efficiency in their daily lives.
The focus of this lesson is learning about the advantages and disadvantages …
The focus of this lesson is learning about the advantages and disadvantages of different kinds of renewable energy resources and their potential use in Michigan. Students read about different renewable resources, watch a teacher demonstration, and match different kinds of energy sources with the advantages and disadvantages of each. Students then compare the advantages and disadvantages of renewable and non-renewable resources and use the comparisons to write a letter to their state legislators.
The lesson introduces the concept of a product life cycle and how …
The lesson introduces the concept of a product life cycle and how it can be used as tool for the consumer to make more environmentally friendly product choices. The lesson uses the life cycle of a CD or DVD as an example to investigate the life cycle of an everyday product and examine options for reusing, recycling, or disposing of the item after its useful life.
The attached PDF provides learners with a unique way to find geometric …
The attached PDF provides learners with a unique way to find geometric shapes through pictures. In the case, the search is for Trapezoids and Parallelograms. Use, revise, or be inspired by the ideas and create your own to support your learners.
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Access an Index to a variety of teaching resources for integrating technology …
Access an Index to a variety of teaching resources for integrating technology into the K-5 classroom levels meeting MITEC competencies and ISTE standards
Students are introduced to air photos. They first view a neighborhood from …
Students are introduced to air photos. They first view a neighborhood from a bird’s-eye view, a photo taken from a kite. They next compare two air photos of Shelby Township, MI. The air photos show the land use change during the period from 1980 to 2010. The students compare, contrast, and use evidence from the air photos to explore the changes.
Students learn how to use air photographs to measure and classify land …
Students learn how to use air photographs to measure and classify land use. They learn how to map land use and understand how the use of land changes over time.
Students are given information about the ways that Michigan lands are used. …
Students are given information about the ways that Michigan lands are used. The land use information is classified and presented in tables. Students apply several methods to compare land uses.
Students examine short readings about individuals’ land use preferences and identify the …
Students examine short readings about individuals’ land use preferences and identify the different views of the land held by different individuals. They compare and contrast these individual views of the land. The big idea for this lesson is that land can be used for many different purposes
Students examine and graph data about land use patterns and land use …
Students examine and graph data about land use patterns and land use trends in their local county. As a result, the lesson plan is a procedural outline, since the content will be unique to each county. Students use census data for their county (or counties if the school district crosses county boundaries) to graph changes in land use.
In this extension lesson, students examine and graph data about land use …
In this extension lesson, students examine and graph data about land use patterns and trends in their local county. As a result, the lesson plan is a procedural outline, since the content will be unique to each county. .
The intent of the lesson is to introduce students to the process …
The intent of the lesson is to introduce students to the process that people in a local community undertake when they ask for a change in land use zoning. The lesson is intended to show students how a local government agency makes decisions and how individual citizens are part of the process. The lesson also presents a typical urban land use conflict through a play.
Students examine photographs of brownfields and greenfields, and residential and commercial land …
Students examine photographs of brownfields and greenfields, and residential and commercial land uses with accompanying captions. They discuss the information shown in the photographs after reading the captions.
Students synthesize information about land use, water, and air from a poster. …
Students synthesize information about land use, water, and air from a poster. In this lesson, students are asked to use prior knowledge about water and air issues and combine those with what they have been studying about land use.
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