Energy on Stage

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Energy on Stage

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Energy on Stage plays use familiar stories and characters to convey energy facts and reinforce energy information learned by students. These brief plays can be performed as reader's theatre or as more elaborate performances with props and costumes. Concepts include renewable energy sources and how they can promote a clean environment.

Education Levels:

3, 4, 5

Subject:

Physical Sciences, Ecology, Earth Science

Resource Type:

Unit of instruction

Fee Status:

Free

Online provider:

The NEED Project

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Keywords:

Radiant energy, Carbon cycle, Wind energy, Emissions, Ethanol, Renewable energy, Hydropower, Solar energy, Biomass, Fuel, Geothermal energy

Mediator:

Elementary school teachers

Publisher:

The NEED Project

Is Part Of:

http://www.need.org/

Language:

English

Subjects/Topics

P21 Subject:

Science

Learning Outcomes:

Conforms To

National Science Education Standards (1995)

Content Standard F: Science in Personal and Social Perspectives

Natural Resources

Human populations use resources in the environment in order to maintain and improve their existence. Natural resources have been and will continue to be used to maintain human populations.

Conforms To

Science Curriculum Standards (2000)

IV. Physical Science

Unit of Study: Forms and Transfer of Energy

C. Energy is transferred in many ways.

1. Energy is a property of many substances and is associated with heat, light, electricity, mechanical motion, sound, and the nature of a chemical.

Conforms To

National Science Education Standards (1995)

Content Standard F: Science in Personal and Social Perspectives

Types of Resources

Resources are things that we get from the living and nonliving environment to meet the needs and wants of a population.

Conforms To

National Science Education Standards (1995)

Content Standard F: Science in Personal and Social Perspectives

Natural Resources

The earth does not have infinite resources; increasing human consumption places severe stress on the natural processes that renew some resources, and it depletes those resources that cannot be renewed.

Conforms To

National Science Education Standards (1995)

Content Standard F: Science in Personal and Social Perspectives

Natural Resources

Humans use many natural systems as resources. Natural systems have the capacity to reuse waste, but that capacity is limited. Natural systems can change to an extent that exceeds the limits of organisms to adapt naturally or humans to adapt technologically.

Conforms To

National Science Education Standards (1995)

Content Standard F: Science in Personal and Social Perspectives

Types of Resources

The supply of many resources is limited. If used, resources can be extended through recycling and decreased use.

Conforms To

Science Curriculum Standards (2000)

III. Earth Science

Unit of Study: Ecology — The Abiotic Environment

A. Structure of the Earth System

5. The sun is a major source of energy for changes on the Earth's surface. Energy is transferred in many ways.

Conforms To

National Science Education Standards (1995)

Content Standard F: Science in Personal and Social Perspectives

Changes in Environments

Changes in environments can be natural or influenced by humans. Some changes are good, some are bad, and some are neither good nor bad. Pollution is a change in the environment that can influence the health, survival, or activities of organisms, including humans.

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