3.3.4.D: Obtain and combine information to describe that energy and fuels are…
Obtain and combine information to describe that energy and fuels are derived from natural resources and their uses affect the environment.
The Pennsylvania Science, Technology & Engineering, Environmental Literacy & Sustainability (STEELS) Standards outcome 3.3.4.D (Earth and Space Sciences) for Grade 4 says: “Obtain and combine information to describe that energy and fuels are derived from natural resources and their uses affect the environment.” This Fieldbook unit teaches it hands-on, with everyday materials and a printable teacher guide and student sheet for every lesson. Official wording: Pennsylvania Science, Technology & Engineering, Environmental Literacy & Sustainability (STEELS) Standards.
Earth Day Investigations: Make Your School Better Grades 4–6 · partly supports this outcome
Four hands-on investigations into the school's own garbage, shade, water and electricity. Each one ends with students taking a real, evidence-based recommendation to the principal or caretaker.
- Is our classroom wasting electricity? 45–60 min
Students audit their classroom's lights and devices, check which are left on when nobody needs them, and read wattage labels to estimate the energy wasted in a school year. They finish with a poster or letter recommending one easy change.
Printable practice for 3.3.4.D
These pages practise a closely related idea; the match to 3.3.4.D is partial.
- Earth Day Investigations: Make Your School Better workbook included with the unit
2 readings, 1 word wall, 1 English-support page, 1 unit review, 1 unit test, with answer keys.
- Our Changing Planet: Resources and Human Impact workbook included with the unit
1 word wall, 1 English-support page, 1 practice page, 1 reading, 1 unit review, 1 unit test, with answer keys.
- Power Up: Where Electricity Comes From workbook included with the unit
3 practice pages, 3 readings, 2 English-support pages, 1 word wall, 1 unit review, 1 unit test, with answer keys.
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Compared with NGSS: 4-ESS3-1 (partial).
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