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Energy Riddle
Lesson Plan
Topic: Energy sources
Introduction
There are many major energy sources used in Europe today. Energy is a part of every aspect of our lives. It is important to learn about energy and its impact on our society.
Duration
4-5 hours
Objectives
Students will
- Identify different energy sources
- Compare alternative energy sources
1. Students in groups of two-three will be assigned an energy source.
2. Student groups will use the computer lab to research information about their energy source, using at least two of the web resources listed.
3. Student groups will use the computer lab to create Powerpoint presentations on their energy source. The presentations will include:
· Title slide
· Eight-to-ten slides that provide the following information about the energy source:
- description of the energy source, including renewable or nonrenewable
- history of the energy source
- where the energy source is found (in Europe) and how it is recovered
- how the energy source is used today
- advantages and disadvantages of the energy source
- economic impacts of the energy source
- environmental impacts of the energy source
- future of the energy source
- other interesting facts about the energy source
4. Student groups will present their projects to the class. All students evaluate each group
Resources
1. Energy kids http://www.eia.gov/kids/
2. Energy quest http://www.energyquest.ca.gov/
3. Energy4me http://www.energy4me.org/energy-facts/energy-sources/
4. U4energy http://www.u4energy.eu/web/guest/home
5. Renewable energy sources ebook http://www.resnet-project.org/ebook/
6. Material from KPE Kastorias (in greek) http://kpe-kastor.kas.sch.gr/energy1/introduction/contents.htm
7. Environment & Energy (in greek) http://www.allaboutenergy.gr/index.html
8. Energolab (in greek) http://www.energolab.gr/index.asp?c=2
9. Vroxopoioi (in greek) http://www.vrohopoioi.gr/index.html
10. Crete energy center (in greek) http://www.crete-region.gr/greek/energy/feedu/reac6.html
11. Material from KPE Mouzadiou (in greek) http://www.kpem.gr/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=42&Itemid=61
12. About energy (in greek) http://5dim-pyrgou.ilei.sch.gr/energy/html/index2.htm
Evaluation
Students will evaluate each group using a 1-to-5 rubric which includes knowledge of the energy source, content of the presentation, level of participation in the research and presentation, and design and creativity of the presentation.
Extention
All groups can upload their work on a wiki.
Conclusion
Class discussion emphasizing the fact that every energy source has advantages and disadvantages and that it is important to use many energy sources to provide the energy needed in a country.
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