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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 sources |
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Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
(lesson plans)
Source: US Department of Energy
Web site
Find lesson plans on many energy efficiency and
renewable energy topics. You may search by subject or grade. The
site also includes science project ideas, alternative fuel and
vehicle technologies, energy related careers, scholarships,
training, workshops, etc. |
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Energy Letter to Representative (activity)
Source:
Becca Bestul, Eau Claire Area School District
Activity
(MS Word)
This assignment can be used in place of a test for
an energy unit. Students write a letter to their representative
summarizing the current state of fossil fuel consumption, why it
is a problem, and suggest alternative energy sources. Students
are given time to research and write the letter in class but
they should use things they have learned in class. Extra credit
can be given if they actually send the letter. |
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Renewable Energy Overview (online
presentation)
Source: Energy Information Administration
Web site
This online narrated slide show provides an
overview of the types of renewable energy used in the US along
with statistics and comparisons to other countries. |
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Renewable Energy Timeline (web site)
Source: Bill Kovarik, PhD
http://www.runet.edu/~wkovarik/envhist/RenHist/
Historical outline of renewable energy resources including
biofuel, water, solar, and wind. Images, quotes, and comments
accompany each section. |
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Renewable Energy Education (web site)
Source:
KEEP - Wisconsin K-12 Energy Education Program
Web site
Large amount of information about renewable energy including -
What is Renewable Energy, How Much Does Renewable Energy Cost,
etc. |
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Renewable Energy Education Online (online
course)
Source:
KEEP - Wisconsin K-12 Energy Education Program
http://www.uwsp.edu/cnr/wcee/keep/nr735/
Gain fundamental knowledge of renewable energy and investigate
renewable energy practices you can incorporate into your life.
This online course is open to the public, however, at certain
times of the year it can be taken for one graduate credit
through the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. |
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Renewable Energy Activity Guide
Source:
KEEP - Wisconsin K-12 Energy Education Program
This guide offers renewable energy hands-on activities, class
discussions, and classroom based applications to help teachers
analyze energy information and create strategies and techniques
to enhance their students' understanding of renewable energy.
This renewable energy curriculum, designed for K-12 teachers to
use in their classrooms. The guide is obtained by taking a KEEP
732 "Doable Renewables" Renewable Energy Education Course.
Upcoming Course List
Web Accessible resources related to the course |
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