Have students learn about the different types of natural resources that are used to create energy. Students will examine the different factors in choosing energy resources, advantages and disadvantages, and processing effects. Best of all, your planning is all done.
This engaging resource includes:
ways to create energy and natural resources available for energy generation.
biomass, solar, wind, coal & coke, natural gas, geothermal, tidal, hydroelectricity, nuclear, peat, oil & petroleum natural resources and how they are turned into energy.
traits of different natural resources including locations, green or fossil fuels, renewable or non-renewable, uses and production.
ways energy is used.
advantages and disadvantages of different energy resources.
before and after processing.
comparing regions.
Alberta’s energy choices.
factors in choosing energy resources: geography, environmental impacts, societal impacts, economic impacts.
energy solutions.
using the design process
three complete teacher lesson plans including possible modifications for differentiation.
student pages and templates.
answer keys and suggested answers.
opportunities to extend learning.
ideas for how to use this resource in the classroom, online, or a mix.
a digital version of all the student pages that use Google Slides. You must download the PDF file and use the access link in the file to get your digital copy.
