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OVERVIEW
This project integrates with science. You will research fossil fuels and an assigned alternative energy. Your goal is to convince the audience, the reader, why your alternative energy is better than fossil fuels. To do this, you will need to gather facts about fossil fuels and the assigned alternative energy. Various sources will be used: classroom textbook, library resources, and internet resources, which are listed below. Utilize source cards and note cards to track where your information was obtained. The 5 paragraph essay will consist of the following paragraphs:
introductory
fossil fuels
defining and explain your alternative energy
advantages of the alternative energy
conclusion paragraph.
If you follow the rubric you will be successful. This project is double-graded, which means a grade is earned in science and English (a research grade and an essay grade).
Non-Renewable Energy Sources
Fossil Fuels
Andy Darvill’s Energy Site: Fossil Fuel
Energy Kids' Page: Coal, Oil, Natural Gas
Florida Power & Light: Natural Gas
Nuclear Energy
Andy Darvill’s Energy Site: Nuclear Energy
NEED Energy Info Books: All Topics (pdf)
Renewable Resources
Hydropower (Water)
Andy Darvill’s Energy Site: Hydropower
NEED Energy Info Books: All Topics (pdf)
Biomass Energy (Plants)
Andy Darville’s Energy Site: Biomass
NEED Energy Info Books: All Topics (pdf)
Geothermal Energy (Heat from the Earth)
NEED Energy Info Books: All Topics (pdf)
Wind Energy
American Wind Energy Association
Andy Darvill’s Energy Site: Wind Energy
NEED Energy Info Books: All Topics (pdf)
Solar Energy (Sun)
Andy Darvill’s Energy Site: Solar Energy
Energy Kids Page: Solar Energy
NEED Energy Info Books: All Topics (pdf)
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