Classroom Connections Learning Series

Powering Our Future
November 3, 2007
West Valley (Metro Phoenix)
7:30 AM Check in, Event 8:00 AM-4:00 PM
7.5 Instructional Hours

Powering Our Future is an exciting “green power” education program developed by SRP. Discover the possibilities of teaching about energy through a comprehensive and interactive instructional resource created especially for Arizona teachers and students. It includes complete lesson plans as well as extensive background information for educators. Join us as we delve into this rich collection of explorations into natural resources, energy conservation, and renewable energy technologies that address Arizona Academic Standards in science, social studies, mathematics and language arts.

Focus
Renewable energy, energy conservation, renewable energy technologies

Learning Outcomes and Indicators
By participating in this workshop, learners will:

• Understand the potential for renewable energy by identifying renewable energy sources.
• Recognize the desire for a more sustainable energy future by comparing non-renewable energy sources and their implications with renewable energy.
• Identify classroom application of new knowledge by exploring various approaches for incorporating renewable energy concepts and big ideas into classroom instruction and by using technology to enhance renewable energy education.
• Explore diverse career opportunities in the field of energy by participating in cooperative learning activities.
• Learn how to effectively incorporate Powering Our Future into your instructional program.

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