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Framework
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Topic outline
Click the linked topics below for additional
resources
| Energy Resources |
| 1. Renewable/nonrenewable sources |
a. Examples
- coal, oil, natural gas,
nuclear,
solar, wind, geothermal, hydro, biomass, tidal
b. Benefits and limitations
c. Projected reserves/availability |
| 2. Human Use |
a. Historical use
b. Community sectors -
transportation,
agricultural, industrial,
municipal,
commercial, residential,
c. Demands and consumption |
| 3. Effects |
a. Environmental -
pollution,
climate
change,
mining issues, waste management, habitat
destruction
b. Human health
c. Economic
d. Political - war, legislation, border issues |
| 4. Solutions |
a. Technology
b. Projected reserves/availability
c. Demands and consumption
d. Lifestyle changes |
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RESOURCES
| Renewable/nonrenewable resources - Examples -
nuclear |
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Nuclear Energy (activity)
Source:
ESA21
Activity (PDF)
Students read about nuclear energy and
basic reactor design. An online simulation allows students to
study the intricacies of running a nuclear power plant. |
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Point Beach Nuclear Power Plant and Energy Center
(field trip)
Two Rivers, WI
This is a good field
trip when studying energy resources and alternative sources of
electricity generation. The staff at the center provide a great
program on nuclear power generation and nuclear reactions. Staff
will also lead power trivia game. Students love the nuclear
reaction demonstration and the video of the jet crashing into a
container building. The center also has a hands-on museum on the
history and generation of electricity. For city kids it is a
great day in the country with spectacular views of Lake
Michigan. When they return to school students make a PowerPoint
presentation on the pros and cons of nuclear power. Call Toll
Free: 800-880-8463 for reservations. The Energy Center is
located at 6400 Nuclear Rd., Two Rivers, WI. |
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