8th+Grade+Lesson+Renewable+Energy+Resources

//Learning Target: I will know what happens when energy resources deplete. I will learn how rising energy prices affect the world.// //Criteria for Success: Students will understand three effects energy depletion has on students’ families and the world. Students will understand why saving energy is important and numerous things they can do to help.// Article on saving energy: [] Graphic Organizer: []
 * Title: Renewable Energy Sources** ~Jason Adams
 * //Essential Standard://** **//8.P.2.2//** **//Explain the implications of the depletion of the renewable and nonrenewable energy resources.//**
 * Materials**Article on energy resources depleting: []


 * Engage:** Students will be asked what rising costs their family has had to deal with. The teacher will add to the conversation with their own personal experiences. The teacher will explain that today’s lesson is based on trying to solve this problem.

Students will read an article on energy resource depletion. This will be done in think/pair/share format. An organizer will be completed during the reading to help with understanding.
 * Explain**




 * Explore**Students will read the article, Why Saving Energy is Important? Students will complete a storybook that explains why saving energy is important and ways they can save energy both around their house.

AIG students will also do a paper on ways the US can save energy.
 * Elaborate** Students will be placed into groups of five. The will “teach” other members in their group by sharing their storybooks and asking questions.
 * Evaluate** Quick Write: Summarize what you have learned today. Students will complete a 3-2-1 on what they learned today. 3 ways energy depletion effects their family, 2 reasons saving energy is important, and 1 thing students can do to help energy depletion.