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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
| Energy Resources - Renewable/nonrenewable sources -
wind |
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Exploring Wind Energy (activities)
Source: National Energy Education and Development Project
Teacher Guide (PDF)
Student Guide (PDF)
Hands-on activities that provide a
comprehensive understanding of the scientific, economic,
environmental, technological, and societal aspects of wind
energy to secondary students. |
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Wind (background)
Source: Wisconsin
K-12 Energy Education Program
Web site
Basic information on wind and how turbines
create energy. Supporting wind maps of WI and US. |
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Wind Energy (lessons and background)
Source: KidWind
Web site
Resources to teach about wind energy including
background information, lesson plans, and numerous ideas for
building an educational wind turbine. |
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Wind Power (background)
Source:
Wisconsin K-12 Energy Education Program
Web site
Background information on wind power including
pro and con arguments and information related to wind power and
birds. |
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Wind Power Introduction (activity)
Source: Anita
Sundstrom, Oregon School District
Article |
Activity (MS Word)
Article |
Activity (PDF)
Students read an article and complete a
worksheet as an introduction to wind power. This activates
students' preconceptions and briefly introduces them to the
economics of wind power. It is best used near the beginning of
an energy discussion. The student guide is designed to help
students improve reading skills and based on suggestions
provided in Doug Buehl's "Classroom Strategies for Interactive
Learning" book. |
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