SUBJECT - RENEWABLE AND NONRENEWABLE ENERGY
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Ocean Power - U.S. Department of Energy 
Lesson PlanSummary
Students investigate methods used to generate energy from physical ocean processes as well as design an Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) system.
Concept: Ocean affects humans
The ocean affects human life in many ways. The ocean provides many resources for humans.
Education Standards
The ocean affects human life in many ways. The ocean provides many resources for humans.
Education Standards
90+ minsThe Drill on the Spill: Learning About the Gulf Oil Leak in the Lab - New York Times, The Learning Network
Lesson PlanSummary
Students explore the 2010 Gulf of Mexico Oil spill by accessing high quality data-based models and maps on the New York Times website. They also develop a research question about oil spills or clean-up technology and design a lab investigation to answer the question.
Concept: Humans affect the ocean
Humans affect the ocean and therefore must protect it.
Education Standards
Humans affect the ocean and therefore must protect it.
Education Standards
