Non-Renewable V.S. Renewable Energy


Objectives:

  • Explain the difference between non-renewable and renewable energy

  • Name and briefly describe how we use non-renewable types of energy to make electricity

  • Explain why fossil fuels are non-renewable sources of energy.

  • Name and briefly describe fuels derived from petroleum (gasoline, propane, butane, fuel oil, natural gas) and their use.

  • Explain why using renewable energy should be a priority for humans.
  • What are the best alternatives to fossil fuels?

 

Evaluation criteria:

  • Appropriate description of energies
  • Explanation of what makes an energy renewable or not
  • Justification for using renewable energy
  • Participate in team's work
  • Your project is a useful lesson for other students

 

Resources:

  1. https://www.eia.gov/kids/index.cfm
  2. https://www.enwin.com/kids/
  3. http://www.alliantenergykids.com/EnergyandTheEnvironment/RenewableEnergy/
  4. https://www.eia.gov/kids/energy.cfm?page=2