Hydropower in Africa – Hydroelectric Dam Research Project – Teacher

Summary

Students pick a real hydroelectric dam, research its technical capacity and economic, environmental, and social impacts using credible sources, then build an evidence-based argument for what should happen to it next. The teacher guide walks through dam selection, a five-source data collection worksheet, a cost-benefit analysis step, and a final argument that students can present as an essay, slide deck, video, or debate. Pairs with a student handout and works well as a multi-day research project for a high school energy unit.