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Energy Resources
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:
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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