Social Studies Grade 4 v2

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a. solar panel b. coal furnace c. turbine blade d. nuclear reactor 3. What are fiber optic cables made from?

a. glass b. metal c. plastic d. wood Materials Needed: N/A

Online Related Media (Explore More): Video: “Energy in the United States Intro” Extended Reading Articles: N/A

Article 6: Energy Source Research Word Count: 36 Vocabulary: N/A High Impact Teaching Strategies: Collaborative Learning, Questioning, Setting Goals Lesson Plan: 1. Review the sources of energy from this week’s issue. 2. Give students the choice to work individually, in pairs, or in small groups. Have students choose one of the forms of energy that interests them. 3. Have students conduct research about that form of energy that helps to answer the questions below: a. Where does the source of energy you are researching come from? b. What effect does daily use of this energy have on the community and the land? c. What are the benefits and disadvantages of this energy source? d. How might this energy source be improved? 4. Give students the opportunity to use different methods of demonstrating their researched form of energy, such as: a. multimedia presentation b. essay c. slideshow d. diorama e. three-panel display board f. movie g. interview h. collage 5. If time permits, allow students to present their research to the class. Article Assessment Questions: N/A

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