GEOTHERMAL ENERGY CURRICULUM TEACHER PREFACE
			This curriculum unit describes geothermal energy in the context of the world's energy needs. It addresses renewable and nonrenewable energy sources with an in-depth study of geothermal energy - its geology, its history and its many uses. Included are integrated activities involving science, as well as math, social studies and language arts. Whenever possible, high order thinking and problem-solving skills have been suggested or included in the activities. The book is designed for use with grades 4-8; you choose which lessons and activities you would like to use, depending on the class knowledge and ability, and the time you have available. You duplicate only those pages you need for your students. In each section you will find Student Information pages. Words in italics on these pages are listed in the Glossary. Student Activity pages are also provided along with the student information. These are all identified with a student symbol in the top corner. Duplicate the pages you want for your student packets; perhaps add other materials of your own. Following the student pages for each section, you'll find a For the Teacher section. Here there are some tips and extra directions to help you with the student activity worksheets. In addition, you'll find extra activities and demonstrations you can use to enhance your instruction. All of these are listed in order and labeled according to the subsection in the student background materials that they accompany. Enjoy! Throughout this unit there are many activities requiring the use of heat. Please stress with your students the importance of the "Safety Precautions" discussed in the Student Preface. Click here to go to order form.
					October 10, 1997
		© 1997 Geothermal Education Office