Jan 25 / 26 Act D 64 Electricity Generation LEARNING TARGET: I can analyze data of energy sources and use supporting evidence to compare/contrast the electricity production of major world productions. CH Q What are the advantages and disadvantages of the different sources of energy that produce electricity in the US? VOCAB: next slide

stored in center of atom (nucleus) VOCAB: Advantage Disadvantage Nuclear Energy benefit / helps detriment / hurts stored in center of atom (nucleus)

Where does the electricity that we use in our homes come from? DISCUSSION Where does the electricity that we use in our homes come from? power plant transmitted over long-distance lines (many sources) show Transmission video – 4mins Energy Transformation Diagram Chemical (fuel) Thermal (burned) Kinetic (steam) (turn turbines) Electrical (generator)

Water is heated and turned back to steam Steam is cooled and transformed back to water

PROCEDURE AND DATA MATERIALS: PROCEDURE: Read on pg. D 57-64 silently DATA: WS 64.1 Comparing Energy Sources WS 64.2 Electricity Generation

2014 http://planwashington.org/blog/archive/how-clean-is-washington-states-electric-grid/

2015 show other three videos – 10 mins

2017

Biomass Electricity Generation Fossil Fuels Generator Hydroelectric Power Non-Renewable Resources Power Plant Renewable Resources Solar Energy Turbine Wind Energy For each of the following resources, write a test question (and its answer) that covers the concept learned for each source.

- Discuss and answer Q 3 & 4 on pg. D 65 ANALYSIS - Discuss and answer Q 3 & 4 on pg. D 65 ANS CH Q What are the advantages and disadvantages of the different sources of energy that produce electricity in the US? A: Fossil Fuels are powerful for their size and “built” this country – but it is non-renewable so will run out, requiring a replacement (which should be a lot more eco-friendly) HOMEWORK Complete questions from class and Analysis Q’s