To Flow or Blow: Which One is Best for Here?

In this lesson, 4th grade students will use web-based articles and maps to look at current and potential air (wind) and water (hydro)power plants for their, or a teacher-given, local area. Students will present an argument for which type of renewable energy plant they believe would be best citing evidence from text(s) and/or map(s). Students may work and/or write in groups or individually. Access points are included for this lesson.
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General Information

Subject(s): English Language Arts, Science
Grade Level(s): 4
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, Computers for Students, Internet Connection, Overhead Projector, Microsoft Office
Instructional Time: 2 Hour(s) 40 Minute(s)
Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Freely Available: Yes
Keywords: water, wind, renewable, argument, energy, hydroelectric, maps
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan
Resource Collection: CPALMS Lesson Plan Development Initiative

Aligned Standards

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Aligned Access Points

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SC.4.N.1.In.1
Ask a question about the natural world and use selected reference material to find information, observe, explore, and identify findings.

SC.4.N.2.In.1
Identify that science focuses on the natural world.

SC.4.N.2.Su.1
Recognize that science focuses on the natural world.

SC.4.N.2.Pa.1
Associate science with the natural world in the local environment.

SC.4.P.10.In.4
Identify machines that use energy from moving water or air, including a windmill and a waterwheel.

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