The United States of Energy: Printables Guide

Use these student printables to help teach "The United States of Energy."

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Student Worksheet 1: Our Energy (PDF)
This printable will assist your students in researching their assigned energy source. When gathering notes for their report, these topic questions and references section should provide all the brainstorming help your students will need. Use with Lesson 1: Our Energy.

Student Worksheet 2: Mapping Electricity (PDF)
Encourage students to use what they’ve learned about electricity to answer these reading comprehension questions. Students will also rely on their map-reading skills to determine the answers for Mapping Electricity. Use with Lesson 2: Mapping Electricity.

Student Worksheet 3: Powered Up About Electricity! (PDF)
To answer the set of comprehension questions about electricity generation, your students will need to utilize their sequencing skills to follow this printable's flowchart. Guide students through the compelling process by which coal becomes electricity. Use with Lesson 3: Powered Up About Electricity!

Bonus Worksheet: It All Adds Up! (PDF)
Advise students to reference “The United States of Energy" mini map poster (PDF) so that they can answer the fun word problems on this bonus printable.

The United States of Energy: Mini Map Poster (PDF)

 

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