Energy Project

Pupose: Energy is very important in our world today. We need lots of it to power all our electronics, heat our homes, fuel for our cars, industry, and lots of other things.

You are going to explore one type of renewable or non-renewable form of energy; or ways to conserve energy using specific books and websites.

Task Definition: Create visual presentation (poster, photo-story, PowerPoint, etc…) which will be displayed to teach others about different types of energy. Choose a topic that is particularly interesting to you. This will be displayed only. You will not be presenting it.

**Posters can’t be larger than 16in x 24in so there is room to hang everyone’s project.

Topic Ideas:

·  Energy Conservation – ways people can save (not waste) electricity.

·  Energy for Transportation – fuels for cars.

OR

·  Choose a type of energy from the list below.

Renewable Energy Sources
These sources of energy can be used over and over.
·  solar
·  wind
·  geothermal
·  biomass
·  hydropower (river or ocean) / Non-Renewable Energy Sources
These energy sources have a limited amount. They will eventually run out!
·  fossil fuels: coal, oil, and natural gas
·  propane
·  nuclear

Criteria: You must have the following information on your project…

For Types of Energy

·  The source of the energy.

·  Explain how the energy is changed into a form of energy we use.

·  Explain how this type of energy affects the environment.

·  Explain reasons why this type of energy is good or bad?

·  Identify the type of energy as renewable or non-renewable.

For Energy Conservation or Energy Transportation

·  Explain why people need to conserve energy.

·  Explain ways to conserve energy you have researched; you can’t just list ideas you have.

·  Explain alternative methods of producing electricity.

Project due date: ______


Alternative Fuels Websites

(Hold CONTROL while you click on link)

The first four sites listed below are the best.

The Energy Story:

http://www.energyquest.ca.gov/story/index.html

http://tonto.eia.doe.gov/kids/energy.cfm?page=hydropower_home-basics

http://www.eia.doe.gov/kids/

http://www.alliantenergykids.com/EnergyandTheEnvironment/RenewableEnergy/index.htm

Alternative Fuels and Advanced Vehicles Data Center

http://www.afdc.energy.gov/afdc/fuels/

http://www.energyquest.ca.gov/transportation/index.html

http://www.energy.gov/

Website / Use for:
www.howstuffworks.com / general research questions
http://www.hybridcars.com/ / hybrid cars
http://www.greenhome.com/ / making your home greener
http://www.greenbatteries.com/ / batteries
http://www.treehugger.com/files/2006/11/how_to_green_yo_5.php / lightbulbs
http://www.batteryuniversity.com/partone-20.htm
http://www.epa.gov/epaoswer/non-hw/muncpl/battery.htm / battery recycling
http://www.exeloncorp.com/sitemap?mapf=powergen / How PECO generates power