Science of Geothermal – Reading

Summary

Discover how Earth’s heat powers our world. This reading introduces students to geothermal energy in accessible language. They learn how underground heat comes from Earth’s formation and radioactive decay, how it reaches the surface, and how humans use it through wells, turbines, and heat pumps.

Students explore global examples like Iceland’s district heating and Kenya’s geothermal electricity, while learning terms such as seismic activity, turbine, and geothermal heat pump. The reading includes comprehension questions and glossaries for middle and high school students, making it ideal for literacy-based science lessons.