Power up! Class members research a type of power production using a great resource featuring a real-world problem. Groups select a type of power generation and pretend that they represent an engineering firm for their chosen power type. They consider the advantages and disadvantages of the power type and create proposals for power production in the local area.

Concepts

geothermal energy, energy, solar energy, nuclear energy, coal, fossil fuels, power

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Additional Tags

coal, energy, fossil fuel, geothermal, hydroelectric, nuclear, power, solar, science

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Instructional Ideas

• Have the class create a rubric for the presentation and posters

Classroom Considerations

• Activity requires poster board and markers
• While the activity is associated with the antimatter lesson, it is not specifically about antimatter

Pros

• Improves presentation skills

Cons

• No handouts explaining the project are included