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Readings

Green Schools Case Studies

Read about three different green schools in the US.

Lesson 1

Common Renewable Energy Sources

Read about how renewable energy sources – like wind and solar – are used to generate electricity.

Lesson 6

Common Non-Renewable Energy Sources

Read about most common non-renewable energy sources used for electricity.

Lesson 5

Windows in Buildings Over Time

Read about the history of windows and how they’ve changed over the years.

Lesson 10

Benefits and Limitations of Coal

Read about the benefits and limitations of using coal as our main energy source.

Lesson 5

Additional Window Designs

Read about window designs and energy efficiency.

Lesson 10

Benefits and Limitations of Renewable Resources

Read about the benefits and limitations of two renewable energy sources.

Lesson 6

The Path of Sunlight

Read about how sunlight travels in the northern hemisphere.

Lesson 11

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This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation (Award No 2201204). Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the NSF.

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