Natural Resources & Energy
Natural Resources & Energy
Matter vs. Energy
• Natural Resources could be considered forms of Matter
• But what about the Energy they “create”…?
In your notebook compare & contrast Matter vs. Energy…discuss with those around you
Natural Resources• Natural resource -
any energy source, organism, or substance found in nature that people use
• If these resources are used faster than they are replaced, they will run out.
Renewable Resources
• Renewable resource- a natural resource that can be replaced in nature at about the same rate it is used
Examples of Renewable Resources
• Sunlight (Solar)• Wind• Water (Hydro)• Trees and other plants• Animal waste (Biomass)• Geothermal• Hydrogen Fuel Cells
Nonrenewable Resources
• Nonrenewable resource- a natural resource that is used up faster than it can be replaced in nature
Examples of Nonrenewable Resources
• Coal• Oil (Fossil Fuels)• Natural gas• Uranium (Fuels Nuclear Power)• Minerals and rocks
Generation Bean
• You have a cup with a number on the bottom – 1, 2, 3 or 4
• Generation 1’s come up and fill your cup with as many beans as you like– Followed by generation 2, then 3, then 4
Generation Bean• What’s the problem?
– If you took a full cup, that is enough natural resource energy for you, your children and your grandchildren…and you just used it for you
– If you took a half cup, that is enough for you and your children…and you wasted it
– If you took about a quarter cup, or just a couple beans that means you have enough for you AND you have conserved natural resource energy for future generations…yay!!!
Generation Bean
• In your notebook (p 45), predict what each color of bean may represent and based on your prediction, how could we fix this problem?
Can We Fix This?• Black Beans – represent oil, coal,
natural gas. You should have the most of those since those are what we use the most of
– Are they renewable or non-renewable?
– So can we put any back?
Can We Fix This?• Red Beans – represent water. You
should have the second most of those since that is the next most used resource.
– Are they renewable or non-renewable?
– So we should be able to put them all back right…????
Can We Fix This?• White Beans – represent electricity…we
use A LOT of electricity in the United States compared to the rest of the world
– Is something like electricity renewable or non-renewable?
Question: So, why don’t we use more renewable natural resources to create energy?
Answer: Because just like everything there are Pros & Cons to each energy source…what could they be?
In your notebook, brainstorm a list of things that would affect the energy source we chose to use…discuss with those around you
Homework: Do some research…
• 1) For you homework I want you to create some type of visual to compare and contrast Energy and Matter
• 2) AND bring in at least 1 website that discusses the pros and cons of different energy sources along with your technology
Quick Write/Ticket Out:Why is any of this
Important?
Energy Proposal Project Example• My Location: Los Angeles,
California• My Resource: Biodiesel
powered cars• My Inspiration: The smog/air
pollution problem AND the Rob & Big episode where they convert Big’s car to run on oil from fast food restaurants
Pros & Cons of Energy Sources• You must complete the initial
background research on each energy source before you make the decision for your project!
• You also should have brought with you a website to start your research…
Energy Proposal Plan
• Look at my example & use the checklist provided to make sure that you meet all requirements!!
• Read them NOW…do you have any questions?
* Does NOT have to be typed, but it must be NEATLY hand written!