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Renewable Energy 101

Provided by: National Geographic |Published on: August 1, 2021

Videos Grades 3-5, 6-8

Synopsis

This video from National Geographic discusses the amount of renewable energy currently being produced, the most common types of renewable energy used, and some of the challenges associated with different types of renewable energy solutions.
Students will observe pie charts, images, and video clips.

Subjects: Earth and Space Sciences, Health

Authors: National Geographic

Region: Global

Languages: English

Positives

This video is succinct and informative.
The video covers both the benefits and barriers to using renewable energy, giving students a full picture of renewables.

Prerequisites

This video is easy to follow, but you may want to pause intermittently to ensure understanding.
Additionally, students may need to know the difference between renewable and nonrenewable resources.

Differentiation & Implementation

Cross-curricular connections can be made with geography classes when discussing the most appropriate places for different types of renewable energy solutions.
After watching the video, teachers can give students a list of renewable energy sources. Students can conduct a research project and write an informative piece about their chosen source. Teachers can also add fossil fuel sources to the list to help students understand more about what renewables are replacing.
Teachers can combine this video with the Renewable Energy and Engineering Lesson for additional support with the topic.

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