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Kick off your lesson with these thought-provoking energy choices bell ringers. The prompts encourage students to think about the energy sources used in their community, the factors that matter most in choosing a source (affordability, availability, reliability, or sustainability), and the challenges of transitioning to energy sources with lower measured emissions. This helps set the stage for a discussion on the complexities of energy decisions.
What energy sources do you think are used most in your community? Choose your top 3 and explain why.
Energy sources: Coal, Natural Gas, Nuclear, Oil, Solar, Wind, Hydropower, Geothermal
What factor do you think should matter most in choosing the energy source(s) that power the lights in your home: affordability, availability, reliability, or sustainability?
Choose one factor and explain why it’s the most important to you.
Why might it be difficult for countries to switch to energy sources that have less impact on the environment?
