Energy: Past, Present, and Future

CONTENTS OF CURRICULUM UNIT 24.04.05

  1. Unit Guide
  1. Introduction and Rationale
  2. Demographics
  3. Content Objectives
  4. Background Information
  5. Teaching Strategies
  6. Classroom Activities
  7. Hands-On Activities
  8. Resources for Teachers
  9. Appendix for Implementing District Standards
  10. Annotated Bibliography
  11. Notes

The Pros and Cons of Energy: An Investigation of Energy Sources and Human Impact

Cheri Manning

Published September 2024

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Notes

1 https://www.nationalgrid.com/stories/energy-explained/history-wind-energy

2 https://www.nationalgrid.com/stories/energy-explained/how-does-wind-turbine-work

3 https://www.energy.gov/eere/water/hydropower-basics

4 https://www.energy.gov/eere/geothermal/geothermal-heat-pumps

5 https://www.geothermal.org/our-impact/blog/how-does-geothermal-energy-work-easy-understand-guide-experts#:~:text=Right%20now%2C%20California%20has%2043,cityscape%20at%20twilight%20(stock%20photo)

6 https://www.eia.gov/energyexplained/biomass/#:~:text=Biomass%20is%20converted%20to%20energy,conversion%20to%20produce%20liquid%20fuels

7 https://afdc.energy.gov/fuels/biodiesel-production#:~:text=Biodiesel%20is%20produced%20from%20vegetable,manufacture%20of%20pharmaceuticals%20and%20cosmetics.

8 https://www.eia.gov/energyexplained/nuclear/nuclear-power-plants.php#:~:text=Also%20in%20Hydrogen%20explained,amount%20of%20energy%20is%20released. 

9 https://www.orano.group/en/unpacking-nuclear/how-a-nuclear-energy-plant-works#:~:text=To%20generate%20electricity%2C%20nuclear%20power,to%20alternators%20to%20generate%20electricity!

10 https://www.eia.gov/energyexplained/nuclear/nuclear-power-plants.php#:~:text=Also%20in%20Hydrogen%20explained,amount%20of%20energy%20is%20released.

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