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ENERGY CHOICES
(Introduction, Chapter 1)
We take electricity for granted, but how often do we think about where it comes from, or about its environmental cost? The video in this Learning Pod shows how electricity is created. It also discusses the cause and effect of using fossil fuels to produce electricity and other alternative sources of energy available today. Go >>
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5,6,7,8 |
| Environment and Ecology Standards: |
4.2.7.A, 4.2.7.B, 4.2.7.C, 4.8.7.B |
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| RELATED TOPICS COVERED: |
3.1 Unifying Themes
3.4 Physical Science, Chemistry and Physics
3.5 Earth Sciences
3.6 Technology Education
3.8 Science, Technology & Human Endeavors
4.8 Humans and the Environment |
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ENERGY AWARE
(Chapters 3, 4, 5)
This story takes students into a 90 year
old row home that has been outfitted
with solar panels and dozens of electric
meters for an amazing exploration of
energy use. Owner Andy Rudin’s utility
bills are non-existent because he’s made
a game of energy efficiency and because
he gets paid a premium for sending his
excess clean energy back into the grid. Go >>
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| GRADE: |
5,6,7,8 |
| Environment and Ecology Standards: |
4.1.7.A, 4.2.7.A, 4.2.7.B, 4.2.7.C, 4.3.7.A, 4.3.7.B, 4.8.7.A, 4.8.7.B, 4.8.7.C |
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| RELATED TOPICS COVERED: |
3.1 Unifying Themes
3.4 Physical Science, Chemistry and Physics
3.5 Earth Sciences
3.6 Technology Education
3.8 Science, Technology & Human Endeavors
4.3 Environmental Health
4.8 Humans and the Environment
4.9 Environmental Laws and Regulations |
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DRIVE CLEAN
(Chapter 2)
Contrary to popular belief, fossil-fuels
are not the only means of powering
trucks, buses, and cars.
This story rides along with the Tour de Sol,
and uncovers an amazing array of low
emission, high gas mileage vehicles that
are powered by everything from reclaimed
vegetable oil to hydrogen fuel.
Go >>
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| GRADE: |
5,6,7,8 |
| Environment and Ecology Standards: |
4.2.7.A, 4.2.7.B, 4.2.7.C, 4.3.7.A, 4.3.7.B, 4.8.7.B, 4.8.7.C, 4.9.7.A |
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| RELATED TOPICS COVERED: |
3.1 Unifying Themes
3.4 Physical Science, Chemistry and Physics
3.5 Earth Sciences
3.6 Technology Education
3.8 Science, Technology & Human Endeavors
4.3 Environmental Health
4.8 Humans and the Environment
4.9 Environmental Laws and Regulations |
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PLUGGED IN!
(Chapter 3)
Lights, refrigeration, television sets, and
computers are all powered by electricity.
It’s hard to imagine existence without
electricity, but how does it all work?
This story takes a look inside “the Grid”,
and follows electricity from far-off
generating plants to the outlets in our
homes, then joins a group of students
from Neshaminy High School as they learn
about the energy required to make
electricity work. Go >>
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| GRADE: |
5,6,7,8 |
| Environment and Ecology Standards: |
4.1.7.A, 4.2.7.A, 4.2.7.B, 4.2.7.C, 4.3.7.A, 4.3.7.B, 4.8.7.B, 4.8.7.C |
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| RELATED TOPICS COVERED: |
3.1 Unifying Themes
3.4 Physical Science, Chemistry and Physics
3.5 Earth Sciences
3.6 Technology Education
3.8 Science, Technology & Human Endeavors
4.1 Waterhseds and Wetlands
4.3 Environmental Health
4.8 Humans and the Environment
4.9 Environmental Laws and Regulations |
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HOME EFFICIENCY
(Chapters 4, 5)
Heating and cooling can account
for nearly half of a home’s energy bill.
Follow Betsy Teutsch through an energy
audit of her home and discover the
cracks and leaks that let heat slip away.
Then go shopping for Energy Star
appliances and light bulbs that emit
light rather than heat.Go >>
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| GRADE: |
5,6,7,8 |
| Environment and Ecology Standards: |
4.2.7.A, 4.2.7.B, 4.2.7.C, 4.3.7.A, 4.3.7.B, 4.8.7.A, 4.8.7.B |
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| RELATED TOPICS COVERED: |
3.1 Unifying Themes
3.2 Inquiry and Design
3.4 Physical Science, Chemistry and Physics
3.5 Earth Sciences
3.8 Science, Technology & Human Endeavors
4.3 Environmental Health
4.8 Humans and the Environment |
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ENERGY & BUILDINGS
(Chapters 4, 5)
Energy is a large part of a building’s
operating cost. Energy savings translate
into a healthier environment and more
money to put to community use.
This story looks at opportunities for
efficiency at one old church, which can
also be applied to schools and other
institutions.
Go >>
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| GRADE: |
5,6,7,8 |
| Environment and Ecology Standards: |
4.2.7.A, 4.2.7.B, 4.2.7.C, 4.3.7.A, 4.3.7.B, 4.8.7.A, 4.8.7.B |
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| RELATED TOPICS COVERED: |
3.1 Unifying Themes
3.2 Inquiry and Design
3.4 Physical Science, Chemistry and Physics
3.5 Earth Sciences
3.6 Technology Education
3.8 Science, Technology & Human Endeavors
4.3 Environmental Health
4.8 Humans and the Environment |
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WIND POWERED
(Chapters 3, 5)
This story travels to Radnor, PA for a
look at how the Environmental
Advisory Council decided to reduce the
amount of pollution the community
generates. Today, more than 60% of
the electricity used throughout Radnor
Township comes from the wind. Go >>
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| GRADE: |
5,6,7,8 |
| Environment and Ecology Standards: |
4.1.7.A, 4.2.7.A, 4.2.7.B, 4.2.7.C, 4.3.7.A, 4.3.7.B, 4.8.7.B, 4.8.7.C |
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| RELATED TOPICS COVERED: |
3.1 Unifying Themes
3.2 Inquiry and Design
3.4 Physical Science, Chemistry and Physics
3.5 Earth Sciences
3.6 Technology Education
3.8 Science, Technology & Human Endeavors
4.1 Waterhseds and Wetlands
4.3 Environmental Health
4.8 Humans and the Environment
4.9 Environmental Laws and Regulations |
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SUN POWERED
(Chapters 3, 5)
This story takes us from highly efficient
traffic lights powered by the sun to the
home of the Weygants, where passive
solar energy provides all of the heat.
We also follow the Weygants as they
convert their vineyard into an operation
run by solar panels.
Go >>
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| GRADE: |
5,6,7,8 |
| Environment and Ecology Standards: |
4.1.7.A, 4.2.7.A, 4.2.7.B, 4.2.7.C, 4.3.7.A, 4.3.7.B, 4.8.7.B, 4.8.7.C |
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| RELATED TOPICS COVERED: |
3.1 Unifying Themes
3.2 Inquiry and Design
3.4 Physical Science, Chemistry and Physics
3.5 Earth Sciences
3.6 Technology Education
3.8 Science, Technology & Human Endeavors
4.1 Waterhseds and Wetlands
4.3 Environmental Health
4.8 Humans and the Environment
4.9 Environmental Laws and Regulations |
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