How is Electricity created?
Part 1: Choose the Topic
Directions: For this assignment, you will be working with a partner. Below is a list methods that are used to create electricity. You must choose one method from the list below and have it approved by your teacher before beginning research!
Directions: For this assignment, you will be working with a partner. Below is a list methods that are used to create electricity. You must choose one method from the list below and have it approved by your teacher before beginning research!
- Biomass Energy
- Hydroelectric Power
- Solar Energy (Photovoltaic Panels)
- Solar Thermal Energy
- Geothermal Energy
- Tidal Energy
- Wind Energy
- Nuclear Power
- Fossil Fuel Power Plant
Part 2: Research the Topic
Directions: Each group will research the following information about their assigned electricity generation method. Your group will have two days to conduct research. All research questions should be answered in complete sentences, unless otherwise stated. Both partners should have their own copies of the answers.
Directions: Each group will research the following information about their assigned electricity generation method. Your group will have two days to conduct research. All research questions should be answered in complete sentences, unless otherwise stated. Both partners should have their own copies of the answers.
- What is the source of this energy (ie: where do we get it…)? Explanation/Definition!
- Is this energy source currently available for use? Could this form of energy be used by here in Morehead City? Explain!
- How is this form of energy harnessed, and then converted to electrical power? *Note - This will be used again in part 3, below.
- List and explain at least three benefits of this energy source.
- List and explain at least three drawbacks or problems with this energy source.
- How does this form of energy contribute to any form of pollution (land, water, air, noise, etc.)?
- Does this form of energy pose any safety issues to the people using it?
- Explain your personal opinion on what you think about the use of this form of energy in the United States.
Part 3: Electricity Diagram
Directions: Students will be creating a diagram that lays out how electricity is created from their source of energy. Students need to include the following on the diagram:
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Part 4: Present Information
1. You will need to create a Google presentation that will go along with the information you researched in part 2. The presentation should be 90% pictures, and 10% words/information. The information will come in the form of a narration that you will complete in the next step.
2. You need to create a narration that goes along with your presentation using the narration sheet below.
1. You will need to create a Google presentation that will go along with the information you researched in part 2. The presentation should be 90% pictures, and 10% words/information. The information will come in the form of a narration that you will complete in the next step.
2. You need to create a narration that goes along with your presentation using the narration sheet below.
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3. Using the "screencast-o-matic" tool, record your final video. The link to the screencast website is listed below (link will open in a new window).