Students will research an energy resource, construct a presentation with pictures and few words, and present it to the class. Students will need to talk about where it comes from, how it works, the advantages and disadvantages, keywords, and pictures. In this lesson, you will gain a better understanding of renewable and nonrenewable resources, energy, and the advantages and disadvantages of solar, wind, water, and nuclear energy resources.
“EnergyQuestions to ponder:
- If something is not moving does it have energy?
- Does doubling the speed of a moving object double the energy output?
- Is energy only possible with moving objects?
- How can you use research to build your understanding of an energy source?
- What is the energy resource used for?
- What are some of the effects the energy resources can have?