Science of Geothermal – Data Set

Summary

Analyze global geothermal trends through real-world data. Using Our World in Data, students compare installed geothermal energy capacity across multiple countries from 2000 to 2024.

They identify nations that prioritized geothermal energy, investigate reasons for growth or decline, and interpret what these shifts reveal about global energy transitions. This activity strengthens students’ skills in data literacy, graph interpretation, and critical analysis—core NGSS and geography competencies.