Renewable and Non Renewable Resources(Energy)

Are you looking for an easy-to-use resource to teach renewable and non renewable resource/energy? Look no further. This resource offer opportunity for your students to :

1.learn about renewable and non renewable energy, differences and examples
2.learn about meaning of net zero, carbon neutrality, climate change and global warming.
3.predict the environmental impact of failing to reach net zero in the future.
4.role play and present their arguement on a whether to ban fossil fuels.

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The activities are divided into 4 parts:

1. Renewable Vs Non Renewable Energy Worksheet

In this part, students learn the differences between these two types of energy and match examples to each type.

1. Reading Passage:

In this part, students will read about the world’s jouney towards net zero. They will learn the meaning of terms such as climate change, greenhouse effect, carbon neutrality and net zero.

1. Making Prediction:

Here, students will answer questions related to the reading passage and make predictions about 2 worlds: a world where net zero is reached by 2060 versus a world where greenhouse gas emission was ignored.

1. OPTIONAL EXTENSION:

In this extension axercise, student groups role play as members of the society such as climate activists, representatives of Big Oil ( Oil and gas companies) , economist and so on. They will share their prespectives on a given topic about fossil fuels.

I have included an arguementation sheet for groups to write and organize their ideas.

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I believe this renewable and non renewable energy resource will be a wonderful addition to your teaching “tool box”. The activities are quick to implement yet will allow your students to have the best experience in learning the topic.

GRADE LEVEL:

6 - 9

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