Warm-Up 1.What is your vision of the “Energy of the Future” in 50 years? 2. What do you think will power most of our homes, cars, and electronics in the future? 3.What causes global warming?

Daily Goal SWBAT argue the pros and cons of different energy types in North Carolina by completing an energy “Bracket Challenge”

YET 1.Name two characteristics of a “good” thesis statement. 2.Explain the importance of the Lorax as it relates to human impact on the lithosphere 3.Explain the importance of the Truax as it relates to human impact on the lithosphere

Today’s Exit Ticket 1.Why are we moving towards alternative energy sources? 2.What type of energy comes from the movement of water on Earth? 3.Describe a way in which the power produced at a solar energy plant can be slowed down or stopped (think about conditions in the atmosphere) 4.Is wind a realistic option for producing energy in North Carolina? Why or why not? 5.What’s the best type of energy for NC to use in the future as we transition away from fossil fuels? Explain your answer.

Agenda 1.Warm-Up 2.YET 3.Quick Review: Resources 4.Alternative Energy Research 5.Name that Energy Source 6.Energy Madness Brackets 7.DEBATE 8.Exit Ticket

Quick Review 1. Coal 3. Wind 2. Water 4. Cotton in a field6. Pigs on a farm 7. Oil 5. Sunlight Perpetual Renewable Nonrenewable Renewable Perpetual Non- renewable Label each of the following as renewable, perpetual, or nonrewable.

Duke Energy foresees additional wind power in its future Duke Energy Carolinas says construction of N.C. wind- power projects and environmental questions about biomass plants have changed its plans for producing energy from renewable resources. A year ago, Duke projected in its annual 20-year plan that it would focus almost exclusively on biomass to meet North Carolina’s renewable-energy requirements in the short term. Duke expected biomass — largely wood-burning plants — to produce 92% of its energy in 2015 and 90% in The level of wind energy was expected to be negligible over that period, never rising above 2% of Duke’s power. Its new 20-year plan, filed with regulators last week, forecasts that wind will account for 12% of Duke renewable energy in North Carolina in 2015 and 14% by 2020.

Why Alternative Energy? We have learned about the problems. Fossil fuels cause acid rain, lead to global warming, and in addition they cause many social and political problems.

In order to help resolve the long list of problems created by the burning of fossil fuels to obtain energy, many individuals are pushing for the implementation of alternative energy sources

These alternative energy sources are clean-burning – meaning that they do not emit as much pollution. In turn, alternative energy sources cause less harm to the environment than the burning of fossil fuels.

Do Now 1.What is the difference between a renewable and non-renewable resource? 2.What is a perpetual resource? Give an example. 3.Why should we begin to implement alternative energy sources instead of fossil fuels?

Similarities? Differences? *Hint: think type of resource

What do you do before you make your predictions for a bracket???

Alternative Energy Research Before working on our March Madness Energy Brackets, we must do some research We will be rotating through FIVE stations today in order to research the information we need to Make sure you conduct excellent research!

NAME THAT ENERGY SOURCE!

This is a radioactive substance that is dangerous if exposed to living organisms potentially causing cancer and even death if not stored and handled properly. A.Wind Turbines B.Photovoltaic Cells C.Dams D.Uranium

Average speeds of at least 9-15 miles per hour are needed to harness this type of energy, which is actually a form of solar energy. A.Solar B.Geothermal C.Wind D.Hydropower

This is the renewable energy created by capturing energy from the sun that can be converted to electrical energy by Photovoltaic cells. A.Solar B.Geothermal C.Wind D.Hydropower

Building these can cause environmental damage when sediments build up in reservoirs of water, decreaseing sunlight available to organisms living in the water. A.Wind Turbines B.Photovoltaic Cells C.Dams D.Uranium

This type of energy is difficult to harness due to the need to drill pipes 1-2 miles into the earth to harness the Earth’s interior heat. A.Solar B.Geothermal C.Wind D.Hydropower

These are used to trap the solar radiation, but the process which takes silicon out of sand to make these releases greenhouse gases A.Wind Turbines B.Photovoltaic Cells C.Dams D.Uranium

This is the type of renewable energy produced by fast-flowing water and water that falls a great distance. A.Solar B.Geothermal C.Hydropower D.Nuclear

Building these requires steel and other metals that must be mined and processed, releasing greenhouse gases, and they are often the cause of death for many birds and bats that might get caught in the blade. A.Wind Turbines B.Photovoltaic Cells C.Dams D.Uranium

Creating this energy requires the splitting apart of Uranium atoms in a process called fission A.Solar B.Geothermal C.Hydropower D.Nuclear

FAST FACT A hippo can open its mouth wide enough to fit a four foot tall child inside.

Presentations Which resource won your Energy Madness Bracket Competition? We will be presenting the results of our Energy Madness Brackets to the class. In your table groups, write the following information on your white board: –Who won? –Why did this energy type win? –Who lost? –Why did this energy type lose? During our presentations, one person will be responsible for saying each of the bullet points above for the class.

Exit Ticket 1.Why are we moving towards alternative energy sources? 2.What type of energy comes from the movement of water on Earth? 3.Describe a way in which the power produced at a solar energy plant can be slowed down or stopped (think about conditions in the atmosphere) 4.Is wind a realistic option for producing energy in North Carolina? Why or why not? 5.What’s the best type of energy for NC to use in the future as we transition away from fossil fuels? Explain your answer.