The Energy Resources Unit has been designed for use in grades 7-9. The Energy Resources Unit has eight lessons which cover topics such as Michigan energy use and sources, how electricity is generated, renewable and non-renewable energy resources, energy conservation and efficiency, and environmental sustainability. Students keep an Energy Use Diary, compare
Michigan
and
U.S.
per capita energy consumption to energy use in other countries, and calculate their energy footprint. What is
Michigan's energy future?
Energy Resources Overview
Energy Resources Development Team
Michigan
Technological
University
has developed eighteen
interactive web modules
;
There are six web modules for each unit which may be used to introduce, enhance, or reinforce concepts presented in the lessons. The modules are designed for upper elementary and middle school students, but have also been used for high school and even college-level courses.
Other Energy Resources Links:
DEQ Energy Links
- A list of helpful links
U.S. Department of Energy
- main site: news, features, more links
The Energy and Resources Institute
- an international organization tackling global energy problems
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