Energy

Day 32

Impacts of Energy Sources

Students will explore the advantages and disadvantages of the following energy sources - solar, wind, hydroelectric power, nuclear, geothermal, tidal, biomass, coal, oil, and natural gas.

 
  1. Ask students to name some advantages and disadvantages of different energy sources.
     
  2. Inform students that they will learn about advantages and disadvantages of each energy source.
     
  3. Distribute the Impacts of Energy Sources exploration sheet to each student.
     
  4. Ask students to go to the student resources Web page and click on the Impacts of Energy Sources link.
     
  5. Ask students to read the content on the Web pages and complete the Impacts of Energy Sources table on their exploration sheets.
     
  6. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the energy sources reviewed during the class period. Ask students if they have any questions about concepts covered in the lesson and respond to their questions.
     
  7. Collect student exploration sheets. This activity will be continued on the next day.

Materials Needed:


Handout 

Impacts of Energy Sources Exploration Sheet (PDF / MS Word)
 

Assessment Information 

Impacts of Energy Sources Assessment (PDF / MS Word)
 

Teacher Resources/Content Support 

Energy Basics - Print Version (PDF)