CLEAN Energy for Singapore Webquest Lesson For Secondary 2 Express

Webquest Lesson Structure Introduction Task Processes Resources Evaluation Conclusion

Introduction In an article by The Straits Times dated 14 July 2001, it was reported that the energy use by all households has gone up tremendously since Energy use by three-room HDB flats had shot up by 70% while the consumption for four- or five-room flats rose by a third. This can be a matter of concern if energy use is not controlled. This is because Singapore does not have its own energy resources and is dependent on oil from the Middle East and natural gas from Malaysia and Indonesia to power its industries, commerce, transport and homes. Any increase in consumption means a higher import leading to higher cost borne by the people. Moreover, oil and natural gas are non-renewable energy resources which means that they cannot be replaced but will be depleted over time. With dwindling oil supplies from oil producing countries, this will affect Singapore's status as a major oil refining centre in Asia.

TASK You are to work in a team of five. You will create an awareness amongst your class mates in the following areas: * the main types of energy resources used in Singapore * ways of harnessing these energy resources in Singapore * ways of conserving energy at home and at work * alternative energy resources (ways of harnessing, the pros and cons in terms of efficiency, cost, environmental impact, etc) * the best alternative energy resource for Singapore (reasons for choice and why other alternative energy resources are not chosen)

You have two tasks: As a group, you will do a group poster presentation on the above areas. Your poster should be at least A2 in size and you may use as many pieces as you require. or Create a 2-3 minute video clip on the above. Individually, you have to write an essay. The question is "With reference to any three given alternative energy resources, assess their suitability for Singapore."

Processes 1 In your team of five, each member is to be given a role: Leader (leads the team project, distributes work fairly among team members, helps them to come to an agreement if they have any differences) Recorder (keeps brief notes of what have been discussed and done during meetings, what is to be done and by which member and reminds members what they are responsible for) Designer (puts relevant information, graphics or other visuals on the posters) Editor (edits the posters and present them as a whole) Resource Manager cum Time - keeper (files all the relevant materials for the tasks and ensures that the team stays on task and keeps to the agreed schedule).

2 You will do your research by visiting the websites provided under Resources. You can also supplement your findings from other relevant websites and non-Internet resources such as books, journals and newspaper for your research.. 3 Collect and analyse the information you have collected. 4 Decide on how you are going to present the information for your group poster presentation an individual essays. 5 You can make use of the decision-making template under Resources to help you analyse and present the data on alternative energy resources. 6 Be prepared to answer questions at your group poster presentation.

Resources Energy - General Energy History of Energy, Its Forms and Many Related Topics Union of Concerned Scientists m?pageID=77 m?pageID=77 Power for Sustainable Future

Fossil Fuels (Oil and Natural Gas) Energy Information Administration United Nations: Sustainable Development Learning About Saving Energy: What is Energy? Alternative Fuels Data Centre: Natural Gas

Alternative Energy Resources: Wind The National Wind Technology Centre Danish Wind Industry Association Renewable Resource Data Centre America Wind Energy Association Wind Energy FAQ

Alternative Energy Resources: Solar Alternative Fuels Data Centre: Solar Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Network: Solar Home Power: Solar Energy News from Solar Electric Light Fund US Department of Energy

Alternative Energy Resources: Hydroelectric Power Power Matters: Hydroelectric Power National Renewable Energy Lab tml Energy Fact Sheet USGS US Department of Energy

Alternative Energy Resources: Nuclear Power Nuclear Information and Resource Centre World Nuclear Organisation Nuclear Energy Institute Nuclear Energy for Today and Tomorrow Questions and Answers

Search Engines You can make use of the following search engines to get more web information on Energy Resources: Yahoo Altavista Google

Evaluation You will be evaluated in the following areas: a) Group poster presentation: 30 marks b) Individual essay: 30 marks Please see the product evaluation rubric for your poster presentation and your individual essay.product evaluation rubric

Conclusion Well done, everyone! You have completed your task! Take time to reflect on the whole process of the project work: What have you learnt about energy resources? What thinking skills have you applied to this project? What National Education message is relevant for this project? How have you worked together as a team and as individual members? What would you have done better if you were involved in similar type of work the next time?