LESSON PLAN: LESSON 2.9 – RENEWABLE AND NON-RENEWABLE ENERGY
– LESSON PLAN 2.9
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This lesson is designed for 3rd – 5th grade students in a variety of school settings
(public, private, STEM schools, and home schools) in the seven states served by
local power companies and the Tennessee Valley Authority. Community groups
(Scouts, 4-H, after school programs, and others) are encouraged to use it as well.
This is one lesson from a three-part series designed to give students an age-
appropriate, informed view of energy. As their understanding of energy grows, it will
enable them to make informed decisions as good citizens or civic leaders.
This lesson plan is suitable for all types of educational settings. Each lesson can be
adapted to meet a variety of class sizes, student skill levels, and time requirements.
Lesson Plan Selections Recommended for Use
Smaller class size,
higher student
ability, and /or
longer class length
• The “Modeling” Section contains teaching content.
• While in class, students can do “Guided Practice,” complete the
“Recommended Item(s)” and any additional guided practice items the teacher
might select from “Other Resources.”
• NOTE: Some lesson plans do and some do not contain “Other Resources.”
• At home or on their own in class, students can do “Independent Practice,”
complete the “Recommended Item(s)” and any additional independent
practice items the teacher selects from “Other Resources” (if provided in the
Average class
size, student
ability, and class
length
• The “Modeling” Section contains teaching content.
• While in class, students complete “Recommended Item(s)” from “Guided
Practice” section.
• At home or on their own in class, students complete “Recommended Item(s)”
from “Independent Practice” section.
Larger class size,
lower student
ability, and/or
shorter class
• The “Modeling” Section contains teaching content.
• At home or on their own in class, students complete “Recommended Item(s)”
from “Independent Practice” section.
Electrical Safety Reminder: Teachers should remind students that electricity is dangerous and that
an adult should be present when any recommended activities or worksheets are being completed at
home. Always obey instructions on warning labels and ensure one has dry hands when touching
electronics or appliances.
Performance Objectives
By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
• Identify, explain, and provide examples of both renewable and non-
renewable energy sources.
• Discover ways to conserve energy.
• Evaluate their families’ use of energy.
• Understand the benefits and disadvantages of using renewable
resources.
Public School
System Teaching
Standards C
overed
tate
cience Standards
AL GLE 3.1.3 3
rd
AL GLE 3.3 3
rd
MS 9.c 4
th
KY SC-5-ET-U-2 5
th
TN SPI 0407.7.2 and
WCS 4
th
ELA.CCSS.W.4.1 MS,
TN 4
th
ELA.CCSS.W.5.1 KY 5
th
ELA.CCSS.W.3.1 AL 3
rd