ENERGY HEARINGS
Groups: Your group will argue in support of one option, and in opposition to a different option.
Senators (Keystone XL and Final Decision)Sophie
Hudson
Wave and Tidal
(against Geothermal)
Chloe
Theo
Lilly
Amy / Wind
(against Nuclear)
Cerise
Tucker
Tiana
Aiden / Geothermal
(against Cap and Trade)
Olivia
Taylor
Mitch / Natural Gas
(against Wave and Tidal)
Marie
Lauren
Alex
Ben
Nuclear
(against Solar)
Garrett
Christian
Emma
Sam / Cap and Trade
(against Wind)
Jessie
Kenny
Annabelle
Josh / Solar
(against Natural Gas)
Vega
Jon C
Colby
Kerianne
Groups must prepare to:
A. Make a formal presentation about their energy source
B. Critique a different energy source
C. Defend their energy source against critiques.
D. Answer Senators’ questions.
Eventually, Senators will:
A. Prioritize energy sources and create an order of preference based on which energy sources will receive government funding for research and development.
B. Possibly eliminate energy sources that they feel should never be supported.
C. Create a formal presentation to the class to explain their findings.
D. Research and present on a few different energy solutions (including clean coal)
E. Run the hearings
AGENDA
For Each Energy Group:
(at least) 15 minutes / Initial Presentation-the energy group uses this time to sell their energy, answering the key question using a digital presentation.10min. / Opposing group argues against this energy source. Create a separate presentation for this.
10 min. / Question Period-Senators, the opposing group and audience members can ask questions. Senators facilitate this period by asking their own questions and/or calling on other questioners.
5 min. (or less) / Final Rebuttal by the energy group to reinforce the positive points of their energy source.
Groups must be EXPERTS on both of their topics. You must do more than just make and present a PowerPoint. You need to know about, and to care about, the energy sources that you are presenting. Be prepared to answer questions about your topic.
YOU MUST CITE SOURCES FOR YOUR ARGUMENTS - NOT just a list of web addresses on the last page. I don’t care if it is in MLA format, but we should be able to ask you where you got a certain statistic or piece of information and get a reasonable response.
Energy Presentation content: DO NOT MAKE THE PRESENTATION AS YOU GO. COLLECT RESEARCH, AND THEN PLAN YOUR PRESENTATION AS A GROUP. YOU WILL HAVE PLENTY OF CLASS TIME TO DO THIS.
1. Describe how the energy works, including all relevant technology.
2. What are the requirements?
Materials?
Geographic/location-what part of the country can be served by this energy source?
3. What is a reasonable % of total US energy requirement that could be provided through this technology? How many total Kilowatts can this source provide?
4. What are the domestic (houses) and industrial (large scale) possibilities for this technology? Can this technology be used by individual homeowners or on a large scale, or both?
5. What are the limitations of this energy?
6. How much does it cost? Describe the various costs associated with this energy.
7. How could the government best support development of this technology?
8. How should it be funded?
What kinds of incentives could the government provide?
9. What is the job creating potential of this technology?
10. What are the advantages of this energy? What makes this energy better than the other options?
Energy Presentation Style:
· Digital presentation-use an online tool
· Take time to structure your PowerPoint/Prezi, etc. in a way that creates interest and meaning. Do not simply follow the list of requirements above.
· Use diagrams, films and images as well as prose to present your energy source.
· Practice your presentation. Captivate us.
· Share responsibilities. All group members should participate equally.
Counter Arguments to use against an energy source could include:
· What are the limitations of this technology?
· What are the unintended negative side effects of this technology?
· Can this technology provide a reasonable amount of energy?
· What is the cost/benefit ratio of this energy? Is it too expensive for what you get?
Students will be graded on the following parts of this project:
Points Assignment Due date
15 Participation during research (individual) as assigned
15 Participation during presentations
25 PPT. Energy Presentation “For” (group)
25 PPT. Energy Presentation “Against” (group)
20 Personal presentation (individual)