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1. Energizing Your Future with Energy, Economics and the Environment! Environmental Stewardship. (ED417927)
Author(s):
Kroll, Mary; Thomas, Susan
Source:
N/A
Pub Date:
1997-00-00
Pub Type(s):
Guides - Non-Classroom
Peer-Reviewed:
Descriptors: Basic Skills; Community Programs; Curriculum Guides; Economics Education; Elementary Secondary Education; Energy Education; Environmental Education; Futures (of Society); Learning Activities; Science Activities; Workshops; World Problems; Youth Programs
Abstract: This curriculum guide is designed for educators who want to teach youths aged 5-18 about the interactions among energy, economics, and the environment. This guide contains five chapters of activities, each focusing on a different topic related to this interaction as well as several sections that guide session leaders in helping youth along the learning process. The guide begins with two sections: (1) "Developing Caring Kids," which describes the developmental characteristics of youth in terms of ecological stages; and (2) "Leading Your Best". An activity matrix provides information on leader requirements, goals, and age range for the various activities. Each chapter of activities begins with a background section that provides a basic understanding of the topic. Chapters include: 1) "Energy Basics"; 2) "Energy Sources"; 3) "Wild Energy"; 4) "Efficient Worlds"; and 5) "Global Issues, Future Trends". Another section offering leader strategies entitled "Energize Your 4-H Project Area!" provides specific ideas to share with youth to help them design science fair projects. A final section, "Train the Trainer", provides suggestions for holding six- or 12-hour workshops on this curriculum for session leaders. Materials include sample agendas, handouts, overheads, and icebreakers. (Contains a glossary and a list of Energy Education Resources) (PVD) Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract
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2. Energy, Economics and the Environment: Case Studies and Teaching Activities for Elementary School. (ED378057)
1994-00-00
Guides - Classroom - Teacher
Descriptors: Air Pollution; Case Studies; Decision Making; Economic Development; Economics; Energy; Environment; Environmental Education; Interdisciplinary Approach; Intermediate Grades; Junior High Schools; Middle Schools; Models; Solid Wastes; Teaching Guides; Waste Disposal
Abstract: This curriculum guide for middle school environmental education focuses on energy, economics, and the environment (EEE), and the interrelatedness of these three areas of study. The booklet is designed to provide teachers and students with a conceptual framework for analyzing complicated issues that involve the economic implications of energy and environmental decisions. An introductory section contains a general economic framework for analyzing environmental and energy issues. Four units cover the following topics: (1) basic economic concepts; (2) trees and forests; (3) water resources; and (4) energy resources. Each unit focuses on a particular energy and/or environmental theme and has two parts: a case study and a set of classroom activities. Case studies are preceded by basic facts and vocabulary about the theme being studied. For each case study students use a five-step decision-making model to investigate and solve an environmental problem. Classroom activities are interdisciplinary and thematic and require students to make extensive use of resources in their communities. Classroom activities are divided into the sections of: Debating the Issues, Investigating Your Community, and EEE Actions--You Can Make a Difference! A resources section contains 50 state and national sources of information on energy, economics, and environmental education. (LZ) Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract
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3. Energy, Economics, and the Environment: Case Studies and Teaching Activities for Middle School. (ED360149)
1992-00-00
Descriptors: Air Pollution; Case Studies; Conservation (Environment); Cost Effectiveness; Ecology; Economic Factors; Economics; Energy; Energy Conservation; Environment; Environmental Education; Integrated Curriculum; Interdisciplinary Approach; Intermediate Grades; Junior High Schools; Learning Activities; Middle Schools; Models; Natural Resources; Problem Solving; Solid Wastes; Waste Disposal; Water Resources
Abstract: Educators are faced with the task of teaching students to be responsible stewards of the world's natural resources. This curriculum focuses on three interrelated topics in this area: energy, economics, and the environment. The goal of this book is to: (1) teach students basic knowledge and concepts about energy, the environment, and economics; (2) teach students effective decision-making skills; and (3) to engage students in meaningful learning activities. The book is divided into five sections. The first section provides a general economic framework for analyzing environmental and energy issues. The framework is composed of three components: the relationships between production, energy and the environment; economic considerations; and methods such as regulations, taxes, subsidies, and incentives that counteract negative external forces influencing the environment. The next four sections present case studies and learning activities to attain the educational goals of the curriculum. The units investigate: solid waste using a case study of the school cafeteria; air pollution using a case study of burning leaves; energy using a case study of power plants; and natural resources stewardship using a case study about drought conditions in California. A list of 49 additional energy, economics, and environmental resources is provided. (MDH) Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract
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4. Energy, Economics and the Environment: Case Studies and Teaching Activities for High School. (ED374966)
Day, Harlan; And Others
1993-00-00
Guides - Classroom - Learner; Guides - Classroom - Teacher
Descriptors: Air Pollution; Alternative Energy Sources; Concept Teaching; Conservation (Environment); Decision Making; Economics; Energy; Environment; Environmental Education; Forestry; Global Warming; High Schools; Interdisciplinary Approach; Natural Resources; State Curriculum Guides; Water Pollution; Water Resources
Abstract: The purpose of this curriculum is to provide high school teachers and students with a conceptual framework for analyzing energy and environmental issues, especially in regards to economics. A second purpose of the curriculum is to provide teachers with a set of four motivating, interdisciplinary teaching units. The issues covered in the four teaching units are water pollution, forest resources, nonrenewable energy resources, and global warming. Part I of the introduction to the booklet explains the basic economic concepts that provide the conceptual framework. Part 2 of the Introduction explains how to use a five-step, decision-making model used to analyze energy and environmental issues. Each of four teaching units focuses on a particular energy and/or environmental theme and has three basic elements: (1) basic information; (2) a set of classroom teaching activities; and (3) a case study. In each case study, students use a five-step, decision-making model to investigate and solve an energy environmental issue. Each unit includes basic facts and vocabulary about the issue being studied. Classroom teaching activities require students to apply skills across several areas of the curriculum, and some activities require students to make extensive use of resources in their communities. (LZ) Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract
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5. Energy and Economics for the Middle Grades. Unit II. Lessons and Activities for the Middle Grades. (ED245889)
Backler, Alan
1984-05-00
Descriptors: Alternative Energy Sources; Conservation Education; Costs; Decision Making; Economics; Energy; Energy Conservation; Intermediate Grades; Junior High Schools; Learning Activities; Lesson Plans; Natural Resources; Resource Materials; Teaching Methods
Abstract: Working knowledge of basic economics concepts can assist in developing the necessary understanding and decision-making skills inherent in dealing with changing energy situations. The eight basic and four advanced lessons included in this guide have been designed to help students in becoming more aware of the energy choices that they must make in the present and for the future. The energy and economic concepts contained in these lessons can help students in making these choices. Each lesson includes concept(s) to be fostered, recommended time, list of materials needed, economics concepts in the lesson, rationale for the lesson, instructional objectives, suggested instructional strategies, suggested evaluation strategy, and student materials (such as handouts and worksheets). A list of free and inexpensive resources in energy economics (arranged by such subject areas as coal, conservation, electricity, and environment) is also provided. Topic areas addressed in the basic lessons include: energy consumption; current energy sources; energy alternatives; productive resources (labor, capital, natural resources); opportunity costs; and supply and demand. Topic areas of the advanced lessons are changes in supply and demand, internal and external costs, responding to changes in price, and price ceilings. (JN) Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract
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6. The Federal Role in Energy Education in the U.S.A. (ED241268)
Duggan, Donald D.
1983-00-00
Historical Materials; Reports - Descriptive
Descriptors: Conservation Education; Curriculum Development; Energy Conservation; Engineering Education; Environmental Education; Federal Programs; Government Role; Instructional Materials; Material Development; Program Effectiveness; Science Education; Training
Abstract: The federal government's role in energy education in the United States over the past 35 years is discussed, focusing on four major areas: (1) training at all academic levels; (2) instructional materials and their development; (3) conceptual foundations of energy education materials; and (4) research and evaluation studies on the effectiveness of the federal government's attempts at energy education. Among the programs reviewed are those sponsored by the Atomic Energy Commission (AEC), Department of Energy (DOE), and the National Science Foundation. Also reviewed is the government response to the Arab-imposed oil embargo, formation of the Federal Energy Office (FEA), absorption of the FEA and AEC into the Energy Research and Development Administration, and the eventual establishment of the Department of Energy. In addition, government-sponsored efforts at articulating a coherent set of ideas related to energy education are reviewed. These efforts are reflected in such reports as "Fundamentals of Environmental Education,""Energy Education Workshop Handbook," and "A Conceptual Framework for Energy Education, K-12." The latter is a detailed outline for curriculum specialists, textbook writers, and producers of other forms of energy curriculum materials. The scope and conclusions of several studies of federal energy education programs concludes this document. (JM) Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract
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7. Science and Society Test VI: Energy Economics. (EJ260296)
Hafemeister, David W.
American Journal of Physics, v50 n1 p29-38 Jan 1982
1982-01-00
Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Descriptors: College Science; Conservation Education; Economics; Energy; Energy Conservation; Fuel Consumption; Higher Education; Models; Physics; Science Education
Abstract: Develops simple numerical estimates to quantify a variety of energy economics issues, including among others, a modified Verhulst equation (considers effect of finite resources on petroleum) for supply/demand economics and a phenomenological model for market penetration also presents an analysis of economic returns of an energy conservation program. (SK) Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract
8. Curriculum for Energy Use and Conservation Technicians. Final Report. (ED210499)
Hull Daniel M.
1981-11-00
Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Reports - Descriptive
Descriptors: Adult Education; Curriculum Development; Educational Research; Energy; Energy Conservation; Instructional Materials; Learning Modules; Material Development; Models; Postsecondary Education; Power Technology; Program Descriptions; Technical Education; Two Year Colleges
Abstract: A project designed a national curriculum model for Energy Conservation-and-Use Technicians (ECUTs) and developed and tested instructional materials for use in the courses. The two-year postsecondary ECUT curriculum was designed to provide an interdisciplinary technical base (electrical, mechanical, thermal, and fluidal principles) and technical specialty training. Sixteen courses, consisting of 124 course modules, were developed specifically for ECUT training: Fundamentals of Energy Technology; Energy Economics; Energy Production Systems; Energy Conservation; Energy Audits; Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning; Microcomputer Operations; Microcomputer Hardware; Electronic Devices and Systems; Electrical Power and Illumination Systems; Technical Communications; Mechanical Devices; Instrumentation and Controls; Fluid Power Systems; and Chemistry for Energy Technology I and II. Each module contains an introduction, prerequisites, objectives, subject matter, exercises, laboratory materials and procedures, data tables, reference materials, and test. Four schools piloted the curriculum and provided feedback for materials improvement. The materials were used by postsecondary institutions for two-year ECUT programs, for selected courses infused into other technical specialties, for adult and community education courses, and for employer-sponsored retraining courses. (Appendixes, amounting to over one-half of the report, include a list of equipment used by ECUTs, curriculum design, information booklet, and diffusion workshop materials.) (YLB) Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract
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9. The Hidden Agenda of Environmental Reform. (EJ249491)
Halpern, Stephen C.
Society, v18 n5 p27-33 Jul-Aug 1981
1981-00-00
Journal Articles; Opinion Papers; Reports - Descriptive
Descriptors: Cultural Influences; Ecology; Economics; Energy; History; Political Influences
Abstract: Discusses the inextricably intertwined problems of energy, economics, and ecology in terms of the traditions and assumptions of the American historical, cultural, and political experience. (MK)
10. Energy Economics. Energy Technology Series. (ED210516)
1980-08-00
Descriptors: Adult Education; Alternative Energy Sources; Behavioral Objectives; Cost Effectiveness; Costs; Course Descriptions; Courses; Economics; Energy; Energy Conservation; Evaluation; Glossaries; Laboratory Experiments; Learning Activities; Learning Modules; Postsecondary Education; Power Technology; Technical Education; Two Year Colleges
Abstract: This course in energy economics is one of 16 courses in the Energy Technology Series developed for an Energy Conservation-and-Use Technology curriculum. Intended for use in two-year postsecondary technical institutions to prepare technicians for employment, the courses are also useful in industry for updating employees in company-sponsored training programs. Comprised of five modules, the course is designed to familiarize the student with the energy-conserving and cost-saving measures that are available, as well as the analysis techniques that are necessary for accurate evaluation of energy projects. Written by a technical expert and approved by industry representatives, each module contains the following elements: introduction, prerequisites, objectives, subject matter, exercises, laboratory materials, laboratory procedures (experiment section for hands-on portion), data tables (included in most basic courses to help students learn to collect or organize data), references, and glossary. Module titles are Fundamentals of Energy Cost Analysis, Financial Parameters of Energy Economics, Financial Techniques of Energy Economics, Economics of Energy Alternatives, and Economic Analysis and Energy Conservation Projects. (YLB) Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract
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