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Energy Sources: Renewable and Nonrenewable

Energy: Forms and Transformations

Day 149of 180
Week 30of 36
30Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand the difference between renewable and nonrenewable energy sources

2

Identify examples of different types of energy sources

3

Recognize God's wisdom in creating diverse energy resources

📖 Scripture Connection

Genesis 1:1

“In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.”

— Genesis 1:1 (WEB)

God created all the resources we use for energy, showing His wisdom and provision

📦 Materials Needed

  • Pictures of energy sources
  • Poster board
  • Colored markers
  • Scissors
  • Glue
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Begin with a prayer thanking God for the different ways He provides energy. Ask students what they know about where energy comes from.

💭 Review Question: Can you name something that gives us energy?
2Teaching (10 min)

Explain renewable and nonrenewable energy sources using simple terms and examples. Discuss how God gave us different resources to help us live and work.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Renewable energy can be replaced naturally (solar, wind)
  • Nonrenewable energy will run out eventually (coal, oil)
  • God created resources to help us care for the world
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What makes an energy source renewable?
  • Why is it important to use energy carefully?
  • How can we be good stewards of God's resources?
3Activity: Energy Source Poster (10 min)
hands-on creative

Students create a poster dividing renewable and nonrenewable energy sources

📝 Instructions:
  1. Divide poster board into two sections
  2. Label one side 'Renewable' and one side 'Nonrenewable'
  3. Cut out and glue pictures of different energy sources
  4. Draw and color additional examples
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Provide pre-cut pictures for younger students

Challenge: Research and add more detailed information about each energy source

4Closing (5 min)

Review the poster and discuss what they learned about energy sources

📝 Review Questions:
  • What is a renewable energy source?
  • What is a nonrenewable energy source?
  • How can we be careful with the resources God has given us?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear God, thank You for creating such wonderful resources to help us live and work. Help us be good caretakers of Your creation.

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about how we can save energy at home and school

💎 Memory Verse

Psalm 24:1

“The earth is Yahweh's, with its fullness; the world, and those who dwell in it.”

— Psalm 24:1 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Create hand motions to help remember the verse

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Students are learning about different types of energy sources and the importance of responsible resource use

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Encourage discussions about energy at home
  • Point out examples of renewable and nonrenewable energy
  • Help children understand conservation
🤔 Common Struggles:

Understanding the abstract concept of renewable vs. nonrenewable resources

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Ability to categorize energy sources and show understanding of conservation

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a home energy-saving challenge
  • Visit a local solar or wind energy site
  • Research how different cultures use energy resources

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