4 T H G R A D E : I N T E G R AT E D C U R R I C U L U M U N I T

ENERGY
• Science
• Language Arts
• Mathematics
• Visual Arts
• Performing Arts
• Technology
6 W E E K U N I T:
LEARNING GOAL

The learners will

understand that
energy and fuels are
derived from natural
resources, and their
uses affect the
environment.
6 W E E K U N I T:
DRIVING QUESTION

How do the uses

of natural
resources affect
the environment,
and what can we
do about it?
Wind Energy Geothermal Energy
Fossil Fuels
Solar Energy Nuclear Energy

Biofuel Hydroelectric Energy

COGNITIVE CONTENT DICTIONARY
ENERGY SOURCE TIMELINE
P I C T O R I A L C O M PA R I S O N
CLASS PROCESS GRID
ADDITIONS:
1. Altamont Pass Wind
Farm Field Trip
2. Team Solar Energy
Project
3. Team Solar Energy
Presentations
4. Solar Panel Math
5. Class Letter to Principal
6. School Bulletin Board