Energy Resources Projects

Year 10 – Part 3

Do Now:

• Read pages 90-91 in your text book• Define the different types of energy resources

Renewable vs. Non-renewable

• Non-renewable – Finite supply• Renewable – Replaceable materials

Energy Resources

• Fossil Fuels• Nuclear Fuels• Hydroelectric Energy• Tidal Energy• Wind Energy• Wave Energy• Geothermal Energy• Solar Energy• Biofuels

Your Assignment:• You will create a 5-10 minute presentation in

groups about 1 energy resource• You may use a PowerPoint or a video

• You will lose points if it is boring and I fall asleep

What you will be graded on:

• Define and explain how the resource is used to create electricity

• Describe advantages and disadvantages of the resource• Contain at least 1 puppy safe from Mr. Porter’s evil

ways• Include at least one calculation (No George, 2+2=5 in

unacceptable)• Be entertaining• 5-10 minutes long

Options:

• Create a video• Create a class presentation– Skit or PowerPoint

– https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hi5N611QFIc&feature=youtu.be

Group 1: Hydroelectric

• Esteban• Ola

Group 2: Nuclear

• Kacper• George

Group 3:Wind

• Arthur• Marta

Group 4: Biofuel

• Ala• Bernard

Group 5: Fossil Fuels

• Sofia• Ania

Group 6:Solar

• Kuba• Helena• Zofia

Group 7: Geothermal

• Laura• Marcos