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What are the benefits and drawbacks of alternative energy sources?

Written by ThinkCERCA Team | July 10, 2022

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ELEMENTARY

Curious Kids: how do solar panels work?

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MIDDLE

Wind Energy

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HIGH SCHOOL

Activists fear a new threat to biodiversity—renewable energy

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ELEMENTARY

Should we cover desert space with solar panels?

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MIDDLE

Is the energy from wind turbines worth the danger they pose to birds?

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HIGH SCHOOL

Is the energy that wind farms produce worth the impact on the livelihoods of fishermen?

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Point of View and Purpose in Informational Texts

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Integers

GRADE LEVELS 3-12

Feel the air outside, drive in your car or ride the bus, and take a bite of your lunch – in these daily moments, you’re interacting with our carbon cycle. With this week’s set of CERCA Slides, students address the question, “Why is the carbon cycle important to the health of the Earth?” and engage as astute participants in conversations about climate.

All lessons are aligned not just to CCSS, but also to TEKS, Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), and Florida ELA standards. Our Pear Decks, CERCA Slides, and student guides provide you with vocabulary and skills-building activities to boost student achievement.

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