Do we really think about overall energy used when we watch that funny video for the fourth time? It adds up! Pupils watch as the energy used for Internet tasks is related to an equal number of AA batteries. The narrator compares watching videos on a laptop versus on a smartphone or tablet.

Concepts

electrical energy, energy use, energy sources, batteries, the internet, computers

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Use the resource to kick off a school energy study
• The video is a fun addition to an energy conservation lesson

Classroom Considerations

• No prior knowledge is required to enjoy the video

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Using AA batteries to convey the total energy used puts both large and small amounts in perspective
• The narrator explains the full path information takes as it travels around the world, an angle not often examined in energy resource lessons

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.6.2 SL.7.2 SL.9-10.2