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Copyright © 2011 Verizon Foundation. All Rights Reserved. This document may be reproduced and distributed solely for uses that are both (a) educational and (b) non-commercial. Any reproduction or distribution of this document for any other purpose, including commercial gain, is strictly prohibited. What is Verizon Thinkfinity?

2 The website ( contains thousands of free lesson plans and student materials for every core subject, designed by the leading educational organizations in the United States. Tens of thousands of FREE educational resources Accessible from school or home! A partnership between the Verizon Foundation and the nation’s leading educational organizations FREE professional development What is Verizon Thinkfinity?

3 Verizon Thinkfinity is affiliated with these organizations: ISTE 100 Alliance Partnership for 21 st Century Skills State Educational Technology Directors Association National Education Association Council of Chief State School Officers

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5 How did you become aware of energy issues? Blah, blah, blah, fossil fuels, blah, blah, blah, oil reserves ….. Zzzzz…?!?!?! Huh?

6  Can you generate enough energy for your town without running out of money?  How does the use of an energy source impact the quality of life for the people in the community? Power Issues – Environment and Economics Lesson Plan

7 Learning Objects  For students  For teachers  Online (to be used on the computer)  Offline (Print-ready) Verizon Thinkfinity Educational Resources

8 Ready to Use Lesson Plans (Learning Objects are embedded!) Verizon Thinkfinity Content Partners

9 Partner-Reviewed Web Links (These are Learning Objects, too!) Verizon Thinkfinity Content Partners

10 Learning Objects

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22 Hyperlinked Title Grade Level Range Description Resource Type Content Partner Standards Alignment More Information Verizon Thinkfinity Search Engine

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