What can nature teach us about conservation of energy and resources?

Learning Goal

If students find evidence of nature using energy efficiently, then they will have a greater understanding of the importance of conserving energy and resources both at home and through our Eco-Schools.

Curriculum Connections

http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/curriculum/elementary/scientec18currb.pdf (pg. 107-109)

• Investigate energy transformation and conservation
• Demonstrate an understanding of the various forms and sources of energy and the ways in which energy can be transformed and conserved
• Conservation (reducing our use of energy and resources) is one way of reducing the impacts of using energy and resources

https://www.dcp.edu.gov.on.ca/en/curriculum/elementary-mathematics/grades/g5-math/strands

E2. Measurement

compare, estimate, and determine measurements in various contexts