Ch. 12 - Nonrenewable Energy Resources
MAJOR ASSESSMENTS:
Ch. 12 Outline* - T, Feb. 15 - T, Feb. 21 CH. 12 Book FRQs – (Calc energy costs & nuclear) - Th, Mar. 3 Energy Math Quiz - F, Feb. 24 Debate & Article - see same rubric we use for discussions - W, Feb. 22/Th, Feb. 23 *Article this month should be on fracking.
Also read the following (pdf files attached to this Weebly) and prepare for a debate discussion on W, Feb. 22/Th, Feb. 23: Rubric will be used to grade your participation in the discussion. -Safety First, Fracking Second -Fracking for Dollars -The Truth about Fracking by Chris Mooney -The Truth about Fracking by Kevin D. Williamson AGENDAS: W, Feb. 15/Th, Feb. 16 HW: Outline - IIIC - V - slides 35-64 1. Register for AP Exam: https://goo.gl/forms/DcnieUn6BcEbrkGH3 2. Trailer for Gasland 3. Lecture slides 1-34 4. Diagram of coal-fired generation plant 5. Comparison of Energy Sources - Non-renewable (front) F, Feb. 17 HW: Prepare for debate - read 4 articles and one additional 1. Energy Exercise in groups - hand dryer data/questions attached to weebly 2. Measuring Your Impact p. 341 a) - c) M, Feb. 20 President's day - No school T, Feb. 21 HW: Prepare for debate 1. Lecture slides 35-64 (Rest on non-renewable energy) 2. Label diagram of nuclear energy plant 3. Do the math p. 336 - Calc Half-lives W, Feb. 22 HW: Outline Ch. 13 1. Debate -Safety First, Fracking Second -Fracking for Dollars -The Truth about Fracking by Chris Mooney -The Truth about Fracking by Kevin D. Williamson Th, Feb. 23 HW: 1. CH. 12 Book FRQs – (Calc energy costs & nuclear) F, Feb. 24 HW: Outline Ch. 13 1. Energy Math Quiz 2. Lecture - Ch. 13 slides 1-12 3. Fill out graphic organizer |
TOPICS:
A. Evaluating Nonrenewable Energy Resources – Extraction and Uses B. Conservation – Extending Reserves of Nonrenewables OBJECTIVES:
1. Describe the use of nonrenewable energy in the world and in the US. 2. Explain why different forms of energy are best suited for certain purposes. 3. Understand the primary ways that electricity is generated in the US. 4. Discuss the uses of coal and its consequences. 5. Discuss the uses of petroleum and its consequences. 6. Discuss the use of natural gas and its consequences. 7. Discuss the use of oil sands and liquefied coal and their consequences. 8. Describe future prospects for fossil fuel use. 9. Describe how nuclear energy is used to generate electricity. 10. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using nuclear fuels to generate electricity. RESOURCES:
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