Choose one of the Bell Ringers provided to display for students to answer.
Introduction to Hydropower
Summary
This comprehensive hydropower lesson plan provides teachers with all the resources needed to explore hydropower energy. It includes tiered bell ringer prompts, a video quiz and cloze notes for foundational learning, a data analysis activity on global hydropower generation, and a hands-on lab where students build a working waterwheel. This lesson is designed to help students understand the science, benefits, and challenges of hydropower.
Activities
Video
Play this short video on hydropower 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 hydropower generation data set and answer questions. Review key terms, then discuss trends as a class.
Hands On - Teacher Guide
Download this teacher guide to walk students through designing and building a waterwheel.
Hands On - Student Guide
Use this handout with students to complete the experimental design process and answer reflexive questions after building their waterwheel.
Teacher Guide
Download this teacher guide that serves as a walkthrough with answers for the Introduction to Hydropower lesson.
Answer Key
This short document provides answers to key activities in the Introduction to Hydropower lesson.
Downloadables