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Activity Overview


Different methods of electricity generation are suited to different locations. In this activity, students will label which energy resources they would put in different places on an island. Students will first have to decide what methods they will select, then determine where it will go and why they have chosen to put it there.

Copying the assignment will give you both the example above and a blank storyboard. You can remove the labels on the example and add it as a template, or have students add this island from the Scenes > Outdoor section.

Energy Resource Preferred Location
Fossil Fuels Anywhere, although there needs to be transport links to deliver the fuel, such as rivers
Nuclear Power Anywhere, although they are often put near the coast so seawater can be used for cooling
Wind Energy Windy areas such as coastal areas, open plains, and gaps in mountains
Solar Energy Anywhere with significant sun exposure; they can be put in the roofs of buildings
Tidal Energy Need to be in an area that has big tides
Wave Energy A part of the sea with lots of waves; they don’t work well in sheltered bays
Geothermal Energy Normally at tectonic plate boundaries
Biomass Energy Somewhere near a source of biofuel
Hydroelectricity A valley where a dam can be built

Template and Class Instructions Accordion Arrow

Template and Class Instructions

(These instructions are completely customizable. After clicking "Copy Activity", update the instructions on the Edit Tab of the assignment.)



Student Instructions

There are lots of different renewable and nonrenewable ways to generate electricity. Decide where to put different types of electricity generators on an island and justify why each one is put there.


  • Click "Start Assignment".
  • Examine the landscape of the island.
  • Use arrows and Textables to label where you would put five different electricity generation methods.
  • Explain why you decided to put each electricity generation method there.
  • Lesson Plan Reference


    Rubric Accordion Arrow

    Rubric

    (You can also create your own on Quick Rubric.)


    Island Energy Resources
    Choose five different electricity generation methods. Decide where each electricity generation method should go on the island and justify why you have put it there.
    Proficient Emerging Beginning
    Locations
    All five electricity generation methods are put in a sensible location.
    Most of the five electricity generation methods are put in a sensible location.
    Some of the five electricity generation methods are put in a sensible location.
    Justification
    All of the 5 electricity generation methods have justifications detailing why the energy generation method is well suited to the location.
    Most of the 5 electricity generation methods have justifications detailing why the energy generation method is well suited to the location.
    Some of the 5 electricity generation methods have justifications detailing why the energy generation method is well suited to the location.
    Evidence of Effort
    Work is well written and carefully thought out.
    Work shows some evidence of effort.
    Work shows little evidence of any effort.


    Activity Overview


    Different methods of electricity generation are suited to different locations. In this activity, students will label which energy resources they would put in different places on an island. Students will first have to decide what methods they will select, then determine where it will go and why they have chosen to put it there.

    Copying the assignment will give you both the example above and a blank storyboard. You can remove the labels on the example and add it as a template, or have students add this island from the Scenes > Outdoor section.

    Energy Resource Preferred Location
    Fossil Fuels Anywhere, although there needs to be transport links to deliver the fuel, such as rivers
    Nuclear Power Anywhere, although they are often put near the coast so seawater can be used for cooling
    Wind Energy Windy areas such as coastal areas, open plains, and gaps in mountains
    Solar Energy Anywhere with significant sun exposure; they can be put in the roofs of buildings
    Tidal Energy Need to be in an area that has big tides
    Wave Energy A part of the sea with lots of waves; they don’t work well in sheltered bays
    Geothermal Energy Normally at tectonic plate boundaries
    Biomass Energy Somewhere near a source of biofuel
    Hydroelectricity A valley where a dam can be built

    Template and Class Instructions

    (These instructions are completely customizable. After clicking "Copy Activity", update the instructions on the Edit Tab of the assignment.)



    Student Instructions

    There are lots of different renewable and nonrenewable ways to generate electricity. Decide where to put different types of electricity generators on an island and justify why each one is put there.


  • Click "Start Assignment".
  • Examine the landscape of the island.
  • Use arrows and Textables to label where you would put five different electricity generation methods.
  • Explain why you decided to put each electricity generation method there.
  • Lesson Plan Reference


    Rubric

    (You can also create your own on Quick Rubric.)


    Island Energy Resources
    Choose five different electricity generation methods. Decide where each electricity generation method should go on the island and justify why you have put it there.
    Proficient Emerging Beginning
    Locations
    All five electricity generation methods are put in a sensible location.
    Most of the five electricity generation methods are put in a sensible location.
    Some of the five electricity generation methods are put in a sensible location.
    Justification
    All of the 5 electricity generation methods have justifications detailing why the energy generation method is well suited to the location.
    Most of the 5 electricity generation methods have justifications detailing why the energy generation method is well suited to the location.
    Some of the 5 electricity generation methods have justifications detailing why the energy generation method is well suited to the location.
    Evidence of Effort
    Work is well written and carefully thought out.
    Work shows some evidence of effort.
    Work shows little evidence of any effort.





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