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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
| Solutions - Lifestyle changes |
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Green Home Design (activity)
Source:
Becca Bestul,
Eau Claire Area School District
Activity (MS Word)
Students design a home and implement
energy saving features. They submit a drawing and written
description. The activity was adapted from the lesson titled
"Green Home Design" on p.114 in the KEEP Doable Renewables
guide. The Doable Renewables guide can be obtained by taking a
KEEP course. |
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Your Carbon Diet - Home Energy (online
interactive)
Source: PBS NOVA
Web site (requires Shockwave player)
This is a simple interactive that shows how various household
appliances can become more efficient. Click on an appliance to
learn kWh, CO2 produced, and oil used. |
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