Energy from the Sun

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• Teaching Tips
  Students create flow diagrams to demonstrate where energy comes from. The lesson plan allows students to explore at their own pace and then share with the class. Teachers may want to use the visuals from the PowerPoint slides as the energy flow sort.
• About the Science
  Excellent background that gives place-based examples of how the sun influences the wind, hydroelectric power, hydrokinetic energy, and photosynthesis. Scientifically sound. Passed initial science review - expert science review pending.
• About the Pedagogy
  An excellent activity for creating flow diagrams that allow students to learn where energy comes from (the sun) and how the sun influences most things around us. Really excellent place-based examples for Alaska, including representing Indigenous story-telling and lessons.
• Technical Details/Ease of Use
  Worksheets allow for easy setup with some different choices for each class to work with.