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Geothermal Drillers – energy from the past

4 scientists dressed in 1970s clothing stand on Eart

Students work in groups of four to role-play scientists drilling into the Earth to tap into geothermal energy – using steam to generate electricity.

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Rights: All art was prepared by Elizabeth Mordensky
Published: 15 February 2024Size: 2.72 MB
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