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| Type of Product: | SciGuide |
| Average Rating: | 
based on 8 reviews |
| Publication Date: | 4/1/2005 |
| Grade Level: | High School |
Description
SciGuides are a collection of thematically aligned lesson plans, simulations, and web-based resources for teachers to use with their students centered on standards-aligned science concepts.
Energy powers our planet. Find out where we get our energy and how we have developed technologies to fulfill our energy needs. Learn how our increasing demand for energy affects the environment and how we are addressing the negative effects of that demand through conservation efforts. How will we find ways to provide usable energy in the twenty-first century?
Explore these subjects through looking at the energy resources available for use, the history and development of technologies that use these energy resources, and the effect on the environment when we use these resources.
Additional Info
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Science Discipline:
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Conservation of energy
Energy technology
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| Intended User Role: | High-School Educator, Learner, New Teacher, Professional Development Provider, Teacher |
| Educational Issues: | Achievement, Assessment of students, Careers, Inquiry learning, Instructional materials, Integrating technology, Professional development, Teacher content knowledge, Teacher preparation, Teaching strategies |
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| Resource Format: | application/msword, application/pdf, application/x-shockwave-flash, audio/mp3, image/gif, image/jpeg, text/html, video/quicktime |
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National Standards Correlation
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- Science in Personal and Social Perspectives
- Types of resources
- Some resources are produced from basic resources, such as food, fuel, and building materials.
- The supply of many resources is limited.
- If used, resources can be extended through recycling and decreased use.
- Populations, resources, and environments
- When an area becomes overpopulated, the environment will become degraded due to the increased use of resources. (5-8)
- Causes of environmental degradation and resource depletion vary from region to region and from country to country. (5-8)
- Natural hazards
- Human activities can induce hazards through resource acquisition. Such activities accelerate many natural changes. (5-8)
- Natural resources
- Humans use many natural systems as resources. (9-12)
- Environmental quality
- A factor that influences environmental quality is resource use. (9-12)
- Earth Day was established to make everyone aware of the need for every citizen to protect the environment. (9-12)
Customer Reviews
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Comprehensive resources for Wind Energy Education |
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Reviewed by: Joanna Kobayashi on May 7, 2013 |
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The "Exploring Wind Energy" Teacher Guide in the Energy Resources SciGuide is a comprehensive resource for teachers who want to address important issues and discuss the technologies associated with wind energy. Suitable for grade 9-12 students, this SciGuide provides a variety of lesson plans that include activities such as turbine design, mathematical calculation of wind power, and thinking maps that explain the difference between potential and kinetic energy. The SciGuide is clearly written for teachers who are interested in incorporating problem and inquiry based approaches to science education.
Teacher resources include detailed lesson plans, concept pacing guides, thinking maps and information on where to purchase kits and supplies needed to implement the suggested labs. The information in the SciGuide also allows teachers flexibility in the concepts they want to teach by including a variety of lessons that range from introductory to very focused. I have access to the KidWind Turbine Kits mentioned in this SciGuide and have used the lessons relating to the Turbine Design Lab. This resource provided all the materials needed to introduce the lab including materials that can be used for Pre-Lab assessments, to instructions on how to use multimeters and how to make electrical connections to power the turbine motor.
A suggestion I would make to the creators of the SciGuide is to include website information on the different wind projects in different cities in the US. This would make the real life connection much stronger for students, especially if the wind projects are in their communities.
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Review on Energy Resources SciGuide |
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Reviewed by: Erica on November 6, 2012 |
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This SciGuide covers 4 different themes. 1) Applications of Technology 2) Impacts of Energy Use 3) Non-Renewable Energy Resources 4) Renewable Energy Resources. There are a few lesson plans in this SciGuide that promote critical thinking skills and application to the students’ real lives. One lesson plan asks that students to complete a home energy audit. By having students create a long term plan of how to incorporate energy savings into their own home gives students the opportunity to share what they learned with their parents. This allows the students to feel empowered to share their findings with others. I would use the same lesson plan but conduct the audit on our school’s energy use. We are always looking for different ways on how to reduce our energy use. The students in my class would also be able to present their project with the school’s administration. Some of the websites that are on this SciGuide are outdated or are no longer accessible. For students to take an interest in what they are learning about, I think that listing websites that are more visually appealing will help students as they navigate through the different available web resources. |
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Energy Resources SciGuide |
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Reviewed by: Sharon (Kahului, HI) on June 16, 2012 |
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I was able to glean a sizable amount of information with different applications to be presented to my special education life skills students.
The mix of broad, introductory information found on teacher created pages, and the higher density information pages from the government agencies are well balanced.
It was a bit frustrating that some of the secondary links offered are no linger accessible. I wonder if it is possible to perform periodic site checks to reduce the time spent chasing information deadends.
The potential energy sources research information will help our employment program develop the work force skills necessary for the students to participate in new opportunities as they arise.
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ocean power |
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Reviewed by: Jeannie Ohta on April 28, 2012 |
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I was searching for an easier way to explain to my special ed group of students about the impact of using our oceans as an energy source, since we live in the middle of the Pacific. We already investigated dams and hydro-power, but there was no relation since we don't have any dams of such force. When I read about the possible negative impact to our ecosystems, they perked up. We found a local news story about that very generator coming to Hawaii. They say timing is everything, It began an insightful conversation in the class. Thanks to just a few words in one of the articles in this SciGuide. |
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Energy Resources |
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Reviewed by: Colby Kagawa (Aiea, HI) on April 1, 2012 |
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This sciguide offers a lot of resources on energy, conservation, and ideas on renewable energy. Lesson plans and resources are easy to follow and allow for the use of technology. |
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My Review of Energy Resources |
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Reviewed by: Ronaldo Relador (Bowie, MD) on January 17, 2012 |
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This sci-guide offers so much practical tools in learning the impact of various energy resources to the environment. The wealth of technology applications makes it an imperative material most especially those teaching environmental science. |
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Energy Resources SciGuide Review |
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Reviewed by: Loren Nomura on August 14, 2011 |
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The great thing about this SciGuide is that students are largely responsible for their Home Audit Project. They look for ways that they can save energy around the home, and how their choices impact future generations to come.
Students also are able to explain how energy usage correlates to increased costs, from a consumer and company perspective. In doing so, they analyze the energy audit and think of ways to use energy more efficiently so that energy can be conserved.
The great thing that I like about this lesson plan is also that students can calculate energy savings based on their recommendations. Especially in the school that I teach at, we are constantly looking for ways to integrate math concepts with our science curriculum.
The only downside of this SciGuide is that it seems to rely A LOT on giving students access to the internet or research materials in class. As funding is an issue and computer lab availability is shared amongst 200+ teachers, it is a challenge for each teacher to provide adequate support to give students time in class to research topics. Moreover, students in many cases can't research these topics at home because many don't have a computer at home (low socioeconomic status).
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Good starting point |
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Reviewed by: Jennifer Rahn (Delafield, WI) on May 18, 2011 |
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This SciGuide provides good basic information, and a bit of discussion over alternative viewpoints. There is coverage of traditional fossil fuels as well as renewable sources. There is also a link to an energy footprint. I was a little disappointed that the links provided did little to discuss some of the social implications, and global impacts. |
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