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    Curecanti

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Sixth Grade

Energy In Our World

 Students discover the many sources of energy we use every day. Renewable and nonrenewable resources are defined and conservation techniques are explored. A challenging game of "Energy Jeopardy" summarizes the unit. (60 minutes)

Lesson Plan

Pre/Post Visit & In Classroom Activities (139k pdf)

Did You Know?

Blue Mesa Reservoir

The average precipitation at Curecanti is only 12" a year, which is why there are few trees around Blue Mesa Reservoir.