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Summer Camp 2050

Lesson Description:
Students will work in small groups to apply knowledge of renewable energy to solve a problem. they will formulate a plan to power a summer camp, considering electrical power, hot water, appliances, costs, and environmental and social impacts. Students must present their plans to a mock city council and justify their choices based on data provided by the teacher.
Lesson Type:
  • Project

Sustainability Topic:
  • Energy

Time Needed:
2-3 class periods
Standards Addressed:
National Standards: 9-12
  • SEC-E: 1.a. Identify a problem or design an opportunity.
  • SEC-E: 1.b. Propose designs and choose between alternative solutions.
  • SEC-E:: 1.d. Evaluate the solution and its consequences.
  • SEC-E: 2.c. Creativity, imagination, and a good knowledge base are required in science and engineering.
  • SEC-F:3.a. Human populations use resources in the environment to maintain and improve their existence.

Materials Needed:
  • Handouts include
  • Calculators
  • Reference materials on energy sources

School or Group:
National Energy Foundation
Contact Email:
service@greeneducationfoundation.org
Located in: Social Studies

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