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Energy Sources
1. Brainstorm a list of energy sources and list them. Examples:
oil, coal, nuclear, hydropower, solar, wind, wood, trash, hydrogen.
2. Divide the class into groups of four and assign one energy
source to each group. Assign a role to each group member:
- Researcher: List the pros and cons of the energy source,
especially energy output, sustainability and environmental impact
- Data Specialist: Gather numerical statistics to support
the presentation.
- Graphic Designer: Create tables, charts or diagrams
to display the group's findings.
- Spokesperson: Organize and present the group's findings.
3. Provide time for groups to study their assigned energy
source. Groups can use resources such as the Internet or the
school library to prepare a poster presentation or electronic
presentation on their energy source.
4. As each group presents their findings, have the other students
rate each energy source based on the criteria in the following
chart. Ask them to write the name of the energy source at the
top and write a check mark in the appropriate boxes. (Note:
They are rating the energy source and not the quality of the
presentation.)
| Energy Source:
_______________ |
Yes |
No |
Unsure |
| High Energy Yield |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| High Sustainability |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| Low Environmental
Impact |
1 |
11 |
1 |
5. Make a chart listing energy sources down the left
and each criterion the top. For each box, ask the students to
raise their hand if they checked "Yes". Write the number
of students that checked "Yes" in each box. Then add
the three class ratings for each energy source to give it a total
score.
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