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Standard statement
ESS3.A-H2 | Disciplinary Core ideas
Grades 9-12
All forms of energy production and other resource extraction have associated economic, social, environmental, and geopolitical costs and risks as well as benefits. New technologies and social regulations can change the balance of these factors.
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Unit
Mā te rauhiringa tātou e ora: Powerful Solutions: How do we provide sustainable energy to communities?
Grades
9-13
Learn about the energy all around us through a hands-on power generating lab, a web app exploring resilient energy mixes, and stories about Māui’s innovation. In Te Reo Māori, the unit title translates to "It is through positive energy that we thrive." This unit connects to Māori leadership in self-sufficiency and sustainability as inspiration for the future of energy engineering!
Alignment summary( Target)
Lessons: 1, 2, 3
In Lesson 3, students will read scientific articles prepared for the classroom about three methods of energy production, and the environmental, monetary, and social implications of these methods.