This integrated set of activities strives to incorporate learning out of doors, environmental connections to the grade 5 science topic of Conservation of Energy and Resources as well as big ideas from the Social Studies Grade 5 strand of Role of Government and Responsible Citizenship. By presenting integrated, inquiry based, and experiential activities to students, the learning that results is far greater than that which is simply learned from a book or computer researched. Students’ natural sense of wonder and discovery is encouraged throughout this set of lessons. Learning about the environment and the community out of doors provides an authentic atmosphere that students relate to. Tips for beginning an out of doors program for students can be found in the Overview section of the entire resource. Assessment opportunities are found within the lessons themselves and also as an introduction in the Overview section of the resource.

Electronic reproduction. "STAO/APSO in partnership with OFT/FEO"--Cover.

Lesson 1. Defining and collecting an inventory of energy in the community -- Lesson 2. Acting out energy -- Lesson 3. Conservation of energy and resources blog -- Lesson 4. Gathering perspectives on using different energy sources -- Lesson 5. Solar, wind, and water energy inquiries -- Lesson 6. Governments, energy and the environment -- Lesson 7. Plan of action to support the environment: culminating activity.