SEV4: Students will describe the availability, allocation and conservation of energy.
EQ: What are non-reweable and renewable resources?
EQ: How can utilizing renewable resources reduce our carbon footprint?
Open: Today we explore the world of Alternative Energy sources. Human consumption, as well as, limited resource availability increases the demand for non-renewable resources like coal, petroleum, natural gas, minerals and metals. Furthermore, the burning of fossil fuels creates an enormous carbon footprint and environmental impact. So, what are possible solutions to decrease human dependancy on non-renewable resources? Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Refuse and Renewable Resources!
Renewable resources such as planting trees and biofuels are available but not widely destributed as an efficient source of energy. Furthermore, there is environmental concerns that the burning of biofuel oil from corn, peanuts and vegetables emit additional carbon dioxide, heat and water into an already warming environment. Some environmentalist and scientists would go so far as to say biofuel emssions are worse than burning fossil fuels!
Alternative energy resources such as solar, wind, hydroelectric and geothermal technology are improving in efficiency. Worldwide demand for these sources of anternative energy isincreasing. Yet, the installation cost are high and the yield profit is longterm. So, in the end...we are stuck for now continuing to use petroleum products...because our life style habits, consumer products, lobbying for change, and government policies are not socially motivated or financially driven to change the culture of consumerism. It is here that the battle between economics vs. environment broils.
Learning Target: SWBAT choose an alternative energy topic that they will implement, monitor and report the deduction of carbon footprint.
Work Session: Assignments.
1) Download and watch the alternative energy source presentation. Answer the questions in the powerpoint. Arguments mean a persuavisive format. I am expecting 1-2 paragraphs with evidence and examples that support your position. The evidence will come from the this powerpoint and you may use one web source.
1) Download Alternative sources of energy 2012s
2) Now, view this powerpoint of solar and wind technology in India. Answer the questions in the studyguide. http://www.slideshare.net/mrconroy/renewable-energy-7768569?src=related_normal&rel=1877540
Write out or print these questions to answer:
- Is this a persuavive or informational powerpoint? Why?
- What evidences in the powerpoint show that one country is reducing their dependency on nonrewable fuel sources?
- Describe on slide that provides examples in movey saving or reduction in carbon output.
3) Here is the Alternative Energy Rubric for your next project. Please print a hard copy and think about which assignments you would like to research. If you need help deciding, I may provide you with some examples.
Download Alternative Energy Project Rubric
Closing: Assignments due dates:
Row 1: Monday, April 30th
Row 2: Friday, May 4th
Row 3: Thursday, May 10th.
