Unit 7 - Resources

Specific assignments:

Assignment 1: Renewable vs. Non-Renewable Resources - mini lecture. Answer appropriate questions on the Resources worksheet. (Click here to see worksheet)

Click here to see video version of the mini-lecture.

Assignment 2: Write a one page essay about one of the renewable energy source from the following list:

Solar, Wind, Geothermal, Waves, Bio-diesel (bio-fuels), Nuclear

In the essay:

• name the energy source (where does it come from?)
• describe how the energy is harvested, harnessed or collected
• explain the advantage(s) of using the alternative energy resource over utilizing conventional fossil fuel(s)

A helpful resource is the video "Modern Marvels: Renewable Energy" along with the two videos below entitled "Bio-gas - a carbon offset" and "Bio-gas - How it works." Click here to see the grading rubric for this assignment.





Assignment 3: Sustainable Development - mini lecture. Take notes and participate in class discussion. Answer applicable questions on the Resource worksheet.

Click here to view a brief overview of "Sustainable Development."

Watch this video entitled "Landfill gas to energy - sustainability."



Assignment 4: Conservation and Recycling of Non-renewable resources.
a. Visit the following website: www.Earth911.com.
b. Click on the large, green tab labeled Find a Recycling Center at the top of the  page.
c. Use the information about recycling that follows to answer the questions on the Recycling Worksheet. Click here to view worksheet.