Renewable and non-renewable energy sources are the focus of a series of activities that prepare learners for a performance task assessment on energy. Groups identify the various sources of energy and classify these sources as either renewable or non-renewable.

Concepts

solar energy, energy, wind energy, renewable energy sources, wind

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Additional Tags

non-renewable energy sources, hydoelectric power, solar power, geothermal power, science

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Instructional Ideas

• Have students research the national percentage of dependence on each type of resource and reflect on the implications of their research

Pros

• Key concepts and vocabulary are included in the resource so that all learners can be successful on the performance task assessment

Cons

• No images that represent the various types of energy sources accompany the resource