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Energy: How Does It Impact Our Lives
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the New York Science, Technology, and Society Education Project
This teacher's guide and education module contains student activities that outline the impact of energy issues on society and human activities. These materials are developed for use in middle schools. The materials are divided into three units, the first covers issues related to fossil fuels, the second covers human use of energy and how it has changed over time, and the third introduces concepts of energy efficiency, conservation, and renewable energy sources. The units each contain several activities, teaching tips, supplementary resources, and interdisciplinary connections.
The top document on this page contains the Introduction and Table of Contents. The Primary Documents link can be opened to access the units for this module.
This is one of several similar modules and activity books regarding science, technology, and societal issues.
Last Modified January 25, 2012
Unit 1: The Pervasiveness of Energy
This unit contains two activities regarding fossil fuels and energy use.
Last Modified February 24, 2016
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Unit 2: Energy and our Quality of Life
This unit contains activities related to burning fuel to create heat, electrical appliances, and the source of electrical power.
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Last Modified February 24, 2016
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Unit 3: Choosing My Energy Future
This unit contains five activities on energy conservation and renewable energy sources.
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Last Modified February 24, 2016
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