This comprehensive energy matchmaking teacher guide provides a complete overview of the activity. It includes an introduction that frames the gallery walk, a list of suggested debate topics, and a step-by-step preparation section that guides teachers on how to prime students with foundational knowledge.
Energy Matchmaking Gallery Walk
Summary
The Energy Matchmaking Gallery Walk is a hands-on classroom activity where students rotate through stations, match energy sources to real-world scenarios, and defend their choices in writing and class discussion. The full packet includes a teacher guide, ten scenario cards, ten energy source profile cards with pros and cons, and a student recording sheet. A good fit for high school Earth and Environmental Science, APES, or any unit on energy systems and trade-offs.
Activities
Scenario Cards
The energy scenario cards are a set of unique prompts that describe various locations and situations with different environmental, economic, and social factors.
Handout
The energy source dating profiles are a creative and engaging tool for students. Each profile provides key information about an energy source, including its characteristics, advantages, and disadvantages. Students match these profiles to the scenario cards, justifying their choice based on the information provided.
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