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Electric Touch

Grid Flexibility
Science
Electricity
Grade 10
NWT
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Description

This lesson helps students understand climate change, electricity generation, and grid flexibility through real-world application. Students will learn to read and analyze an NWT power bill, exploring the financial and environmental implications of how we generate and use electricity. The lesson concludes with students advocating to local politicians for the importance of grid flexibility in their communities.

Lesson Type: Literacy

Duration: Single Class

Sector: Electricity

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