Energy Fact or Fiction?
Instructions:
- Below is a list of statements about energy.
- In the first column, mark whether you think the statement is True (T), False (F), or It Depends (!).
- In the second column, explain your reasoning.
- We will discuss the correct answers together!
| Statement | T, F, or ! | Why do you think this? |
Turning off appliances stops all energy use. | ||
Energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed. | ||
Renewable energy does not harm the environment. | ||
Wind turbines kill massive numbers of birds. | ||
Nuclear power plants can explode like nuclear bombs. | ||
The U.S. gets most of its energy from renewables. | ||
Natural gas is a “clean” energy source. | ||
Solar panels don’t work on cloudy days. | ||
The Sun is the original source of energy for most of Earth’s energy resources. | ||
Using coal for energy has been phased out. | ||
We can store unlimited renewable energy in batteries. | ||
Electric cars don’t produce any pollution. | ||
Hydropower is the largest source of renewable energy worldwide. | ||
Oil is only used for transportation and heating. | ||
Electricity itself is not a source of energy; it is a way to transfer energy. |
Student Note Sheet for Energy Activity Stations
Instructions: For each energy source, watch the video and list its strengths and limitations. Add your own comments and additional information. Circle the strength or limitation that you feel is the most important for each energy source and explain your choice.
| Bioenergy Strengths | Bioenergy Limitations |
|---|---|
| Explain Your Choice: |
| Coal Strengths | Coal Limitations |
|---|---|
| Explain Your Choice: |
| Geothermal Strengths | Geothermal Limitations |
|---|---|
| Explain Your Choice: |
| Hydropower Strengths | Hydropower Limitations |
|---|---|
| Explain Your Choice: |
| Natural Gas Strengths | Natural Gas Limitations |
|---|---|
| Explain Your Choice: |
| Nuclear Strengths | Nuclear Limitations |
|---|---|
| Explain Your Choice: |
| Oil Strengths | Oil Limitations |
|---|---|
| Explain Your Choice: |
| Solar Strengths | Solar Limitations |
|---|---|
| Explain Your Choice: |
| Wind Strengths | Wind Limitations |
|---|---|
| Explain Your Choice: |