Power Surge 8P2.1 Explain the environmental consequences of the various methods of obtaining, transforming and distributing energy. 8P2.2 Explain the implications.

Power Surge8P2.1 Explain the environmental consequences of the various methods of obtaining, transforming and distributing energy.

8P2.2 Explain the implications of the depletion of renewable and nonrenewable energy resources and the importance of conservation.

Vocabulary (CH. 15) Energy Resources

Page 572 23 Key terms Write the definition and draw a picture to

represent each word.

Bill Nye the Science Guy

Energy Part 1 (8:52 min): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zTXW9aRO23Y

Energy Part 2 (6:07 min): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vfcsq6ylRzg

Energy Part 3 (8:03 min): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XkDG02nzfSk

ENERGY NOTES Discuss energy and its many forms.

(separate powerpoint -Bednar)

Gathering More Data: Energy Reading

CH. 15 section 1: Fossil Fuels Read pgs. 544-550 Answer #’s 1-3 A&B (pg. 550) in complete sentences

CH. 15 section 2: Renewable Sources of Energy Read pgs. 551-557 Answer #’s 1-2 A&B (pg. 557) in complete sentences

Power Surge Video Boxes

Green Energy Latest Innovations

Fossil Fuel Climate Change

Fill in each box with three facts (in complete sentences).

Power Surge Video (PBS NOVA) http://video.pbs.org/video/1873639434/

Green Energy Latest Innovations

Fossil Fuel Climate Change

Gathering More Data: Energy Reading Continued

CH. 15 section 3: Nuclear Energy Read pgs. 560-564 Answer #’s 1-3 A&B (pg. 564) in complete sentences

CH. 15 section 4: Energy Conservation Read pgs. 565-568 Answer # 1 A&B (pg. 568) in complete sentences

Greatest Inventions with Bill Nye: Energy

Nothing happens without energy. It powers every machine on Earth and is essential for virtually every activity. Civilization would be impossible without it. In the program, Bill Nye leads us on an electrifying journey to the sources of energy and the technology that enables us to tap into it and distribute it around the world. Topics covered include fossil fuels, internal combustion engines, nuclear power, and alternative energy sources like solar, wind, and hydroelectric power.

Greatest Inventions-Energy

Greatest Inventions with Bill Nye: Energy

After viewing the program students will be able to:· Understand the history of energy use;· Understand the law of conservation of energy;· Understand the properties of matter;· Understand how chemical reactions release energy;· Understand the relationship between science and technology.

Energy Activity

What would your world be like without electricity, buses, cars, or heat? Can you imagine your life without energy? As an experiment, go through the school day, making a list of all the forms of energy you, your friends, and teachers use, then compare notes.

As a follow-up to the connection above, think about Katy’s experiment to investigate solar power for a home. Review your list and determine what you can either delete or modify in order to conserve energy. Make a record of your progress without each item.

Energy Activity

There is a fear that we will eventually deplete our energy sources of coal and oil. Also, these particular resources pollute the environment by creating green house gases. As a matter of fact, we ourselves cause a big part of the pollution because of the cars we drive. Cars burn gasoline and release fumes, thereby releasing greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. For this reason, the automobile industry has been developing ways to use less gas and to be more efficient. They have developed hybrid cars and some electric cars. Research a few vehiclesthat are better for the environment. Pick which one you feel is the best and create an ad that would entice people to buy it. Have students present their ads to the class and see which car is voted best for the environment.