1. Energy Resource Project

6. The role of renewable energy in the nation’s energy supply, 2006 Department of Energy

7. Recovery and Reinvestment Act The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act) was signed into law by President Obama on February 17th, 2009. It is an unprecedented effort to jumpstart our economy, create or save millions of jobs, and put a down payment on addressing long-neglected challenges so our country can thrive in the 21st century. The Act is an extraordinary response to a crisis unlike any since the Great Depression, and includes measures to modernize our nation's infrastructure, enhance energy independence, expand educational opportunities, preserve and improve affordable health care, provide tax relief, and protect those in greatest need.

8. Enhance Energy Independence 43 billion allocated toward Energy www.recovery.gov President Obama and others would like to see us move toward more renewable energy resources Opponents say that we should move toward more Nuclear Power and cleaner use of fossil fuels

9. Your Task… Play the role of a lobbyist and convince key stakeholders so that congress sends funds toward your energy resource Set up an information booth (at lab station) where you will present your energy resource to influential visitors (people who can get you $$) Become an expert on your chosen resource and be very knowledgeable of the pros and cons of other resources as well Through several mini-presentations, visual aids, and handouts, “sell your resource.”

10. Energy Resources Choices Hydroelectric Solar Geothermal Wind Biofuels Hydrogen Nuclear Fusion Nuclear Fission Fossil Fuels Wave (Tidal) Other (with permission *Energy Efficiency & Conservation *Not an energy resource but a way to decrease energy use

11. Research YOU MUST USE MEDIA CENTER ONLINE RESOURCES!!!! Find as many sources of information as you can online Use the Laker Stylebook for bibliography and/or www.easybib.com www.easybib.com Go to the Media Center webpage and click Online Resources, then Science Online Resources http://www.priorlake- savage.k12.mn.us/hs/site/default.asphttp://www.priorlake- savage.k12.mn.us/hs/site/default.asp

12. 54321 OutstandingAbove AverageAverageNeeds ImprovementMinimalCOMMENTS: Knowledge of topic Visual Aids Bibliography Environmental Info Presentation Overall Score $ Awarded_________ Rank each category 1-5, 5 being the best Average of all scores________________ $ Awarded___________$ Awarded___________

13. Background Information

16. Environmental Impact

17. Annual Energy Review http://www.eia.doe.gov/emeu/aer/pdf/aer.pdf DOE- Department of Energy Overview of Energy Resources http://apps1.eere.energy.gov/education/less onplans/pdfs/basics_secondaryenergyinfo book.pdf

18. Groups 3-4 per group Choose a group leader Phase I: Research plan, assign roles Phase II: Compile data and bibliography Phase III: Create visuals and documents Phase IV: Presentation practice & set-up Phase V: Self- Evaluation

19. Schedule Wed- Intro to Energy Resources Thurs- Research in Computer Lab Fri- Research in Computer Lab Tues- Wed- Research Thurs- Research/ Collaboration Time Friday- Presentations