Alternative Energy: Alternative Energy

You will conduct internet research to answer questions about alternative energies. 

After you have individually reviewed and analyzed information about alternative energies, you will work in a small group to choose and evaluate three videos that educate viewers about ONE resource

What are the benefits and drawbacks of different types

of alternative energy sources?

How does physical geography influence the type of energy we use?

Solar Power:

http://www.renewablegreenenergypower.com/solar-energy-facts/

https://solarpower.guide/

Fuel Cells:

https://www.energy.gov/eere/fuelcells/fuel-cell-basics

https://americanhistory.si.edu/fuelcells/basics.htm

 Wind:

http://www.builditsolar.com/Projects/Wind/wind.htm

https://www.energy.gov/eere/wind/advantages-and-challenges-wind-energy

Hydropower:

https://www.energy.gov/eere/water/how-hydropower-works

http://www.centreforenergy.com/AboutEnergy/Electricity/Generation/Overview.asp?page=4

Biomass:

http://www.bchydro.com/energy-in-bc/meeting_demand_growth/energy_technologies/biomass.html

Geothermal Energy:

http://geosmartenergy.com/

Tidal Power:

http://www.alternative-energy-news.info/technology/hydro/tidal-power/

http://www.energybc.ca/tidal.html

Nuclear Power:

https://nuclear.gepower.com/company-info/nuclear-power-basics

http://www.our-energy.com/energy_facts/nuclear_energy_facts.html