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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
| Effects - Economic |
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The Big Energy Gamble (video, activity, web
site)
Source: PBS NOVA and
Ruth O'Donnell -
Brown Deer School District
Activity (MS Word)
Web site:
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/energy/
DVD: $24.99 from
PBS
In this 2009 video, students learn about the economic
pro's and con's of California's AB-32 (Assembly Bill 32). The
goal of this bill is to combat global warming by slashing
California's carbon dioxide emissions 30 percent by 2020 and 80
percent by 2050 by promoting the technology and use of renewable
energy. Students learn how this aggressive policy may
potentially affect both businesses and residents of California
and potentially the rest of the US. |
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