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The Value of a Tree Lesson -- Elementary

Description:
A lesson plan for elementary grades to determine whether a tree should be used for fuel or left to sequester carbon. Includes isntructions, worksheets, and potential questions

Related Topics:
5. Energy decisions are influenced by economic, political, environmental, and social factors.
6. The amount of energy used by human society depends on many factors.
4. Various sources of energy are used to power human activities.

Associated Grade Levels:
1-23-45-67-8

Related Sub-Topics

4.3 Fossil and biofuels are organic matter that contain energy captured from sunlight.

5.6 Energy decisions are influenced by environmental factors.

6.1 Conservation of energy has two very different meanings.

6.4 Earth has limited energy resources.

6.8 Amount of energy used can be calculated and monitored.