Renewable Energy Sources

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Re-Energy Learner Backgrounders

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this activity, learners will:
  • Identify non-renewable and renewable energy sources
  • Research a renewable energy source
  • Present their research to class

Curriculum Connections

Alberta 
- Science 7: Heat and Temperature
- Science 9: Electrical Principles and Technologies
- Science 30: Energy and the Environment

Ontario
- Science & Technology 7: Heat in the Environment
- Science 9: The Characteristics of Electricity (Academic) Electrical Applications (Applied)
- Environmental Science 11: Scientific Solutions to Contemporary Environmental Changes (University/College Preparation) Conservation of
  • Energy (University/College Preparation)
  • Energy Conservation (Workplace Preparation) Chemistry 12: Energy Changes and Rates of Reaction

Length of Activity

5 - 5.5 hours

Materials List

1) Internet enabled device
2) Learner Worksheet 
3) Re-Energy Learner Backgrounders:
  • Renewable Energy Basics
  • Solar Heat and Electricity 
  • Wind Energy
  • Hydro Energy
  • Biomass Energy
  • Geothermal Energy
  • Hydrogen Fuel Cells
  • Heat Pumps

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