This lesson focuses on using Green Energy Snap CircuitsTM to build simple and parallel circuits that are powered by clean energy. Students become familiar with climate change, renewable energy and electrical properties, production, and control while learning about Saskatchewan’s current and future sources of power!

This would be considered an introductory-level climate change discussion and circuitry experience for students who have little to no experience in climate science or creating circuits.

Grades: 7–9

Duration: 45–60 minutes

Cost: Free

Materials:

All materials are provided by the GenAction team.
An ideal space would be a classroom or space with tables and chairs.

Curriculum Connections:

Science:

IE7.4: Analyze how ecosystems change in response to natural and human influences, and
propose actions to reduce the impact of human behavior on a specific ecosystem.
HT7.1: Assess the impact of past and current heating and cooling technologies related to food, clothing, and shelter on oneself, society, and the environment.
EC7.1: Analyze the societal and environmental impacts of historical and current catastrophic geological events and the scientific understanding of movements and forces within Earth's crust.
WS8.1: Analyze the impact of natural and human-induced changes to the characteristics and distribution of water in local, regional, and national ecosystems.
WS8.3: Analyze natural factors and human practices that affect productivity and species distribution in marine and freshwater environments.
CE9.2: Analyze the relationships that exist among voltage, current, and resistance in series and parallel circuits.
CE9.3: Assess the operating principles, costs, and efficiencies of devices that produce or use electrical energy.
CE9.4: Critique the impacts of past, current, and possible future methods of small and large-scale electrical energy production and distribution in Saskatchewan.