Understanding Energy Transformations – Teacher Guide

Summary

Students trace energy transformations from stellar fusion through the world’s major energy sources, including biomass, natural gas, coal, oil, solar, wind, geothermal, and nuclear, to the electricity and motion we use every day. This teacher guide includes a reading, slide deck, two student activities with answer keys, and differentiated versions of the flow chart activity for different ages and reading levels. Works well for a middle or high school energy unit in Earth science, physical science, or environmental science.