Choose one of the Bell Ringers provided to display for students to answer.
Introduction to Geothermal
Summary
This comprehensive geothermal energy lesson plan provides teachers with all the resources needed to explore this topic. It includes engaging bell ringer prompts, a video quiz and cloze notes for foundational learning, a data analysis activity on global geothermal energy capacity, and a hands-on lab where students model how geothermal systems work. This lesson is designed to help students understand the science, benefits, and challenges of Geothermal energy.
Activities
Video
Play this short video on geothermal to spark curiosity and encourage thoughtful discussion.
Vocabulary + Quiz
Have students review the vocabulary terms, watch the video, and answer the questions in the quiz and cloze notes.
Data Set
Have students analyze a data set showing the installed capacity of geothermal electricity by region. Review key terms, answer questions, and discuss trends as a class.
Lab - Teacher Guide
Download this teacher guide to walk students through a hands-on simulation exploring how underground soil maintains a relatively constant temperature and can exchange heat with water.
Lab - Student Guide
Use this handout with students to explore how underground soil maintains a relatively constant temperature and can exchange heat with water through a hands-on simulation.
Teacher Guide
Download this teacher guide that serves as a walkthrough with answers for the Introduction to Geothermal lesson.
Answer Key
This short document provides answers to key activities in the Introduction to Geothermal lesson.
Downloadables