Energy Data Explorer

• An interactive map that contains data on primary energy consumption. Students can: 
  • View the chart, map, or table at the bottom. 
  • Add or remove countries on the left side when viewing chart mode.
  • Click "Select a source" in the top left, and then select fossil fuels, coal, oil, gas, low-carbon, nuclear, renewables, hydropower, solar, or wind.
  • View primary energy or electricity only.
  • View annual consumption, per capita consumption, relative change from previous year, absolute change from previous year, or share of total.
  • View the world map or view any of the six major regions of the world.
  • Download the data as a PNG, SVG, or CSV.
• It answers many questions regarding the use of energy, sources of energy, and how these all relate to the care of our home, the Earth.

Positives

• It is a free online interactive map.
• It is open-source software with codes available on github.

Additional Prerequisites

• Educator would need time to get familiar with this interactive media and decide on how to implement it with the learners.

Differentiation

• Can be used for a practical class of programming: downloading open-source software, examining the code, modifying, and re-installing.
• Can be used to create awareness about the Sustainable Development Goals (especially goal 7).
• Educator can encourage learners to make personal commitments of how each one can contribute towards clean and affordable energy.

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