Go to:

http://www.childrensuniversity.manchester.ac.uk/interactives/science/ene
rgy/renewable/ and answer the following questions.
1. Define the terms renewable and non-renewable energy.

2. In groups of 2 prepare a presentation slide on ONE of the

following energy sources. FIRST in gets to choose their energy
sources!
Energy Source
Coal
Oil and Natural Gas
Biomass
(Wood/dung)
Hydroelectricity
Geothermal
Solar
Tidal
Nuclear
Wind
Wave

Person 1

Person 2

Your power point presentation will be presented in two lessons from

now! It needs to be done because everyone will be taking notes.

Energy Where does it come from? 1

3. Make notes on:

Brief description on what and how the energy is produced.
Is the energy source renewable and non-renewable?
Provide 2 advantages and disadvantages from using that
energy source.
Where in the world is it used currently?
How energy efficient is the process?
As a class, we will then rank the efficiencies of these
energy sources!
4. In the table below, add in additional resources you have used,
providing a judgment on whether you think the website is reliable
and valid. Do not worry! You will not be in trouble, if you think
your website is not absolutely reliable or valid (you can still use it
for this exercise!).
Resource:
Manchester
Interactive website

Reliable and/or Valid?

Reason:

Energy Where does it come from? 2

Energy Source
Coal

Oil and Natural Gas

Biomass (Wood/dung)

Hydroelectricity

Geothermal

Solar

Description

Renewable?

Advantages

Disadvantages

Tidal

Nuclear

Wind

Wave