Skip to Main Content
It looks like you're using Internet Explorer 11 or older. This website works best with modern browsers such as the latest versions of Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge. If you continue with this browser, you may see unexpected results.

Andhs_The Energy Campaign 2021: Information to Include

Science 9 Energy Campaign

Sources of Energy

Possible sources of energy your company can select:

o Solar      o Hydroelectric                o Geothermal          o Biomass          

o Nuclear Fission          o Fossil Fuels             o Wind

 

 Video on how this campaign works

Information that must be included in your campaign

Information to include in your campaign includes:

  1. A detailed description of the energy source; define what it is
  2. Explain how is this source used to create electricity? (step by step of the energy transfer; how it is transferred into electricity… what is electricity?)
  3. How much do we need to supply enough power for our country or state? (ex: how much land covered in solar panels)
  4. Environmental advantages & disadvantages of using this source
    • Honest cons but try to overcome with the pros
    • How does it affect the land and the life that lives there; plant and animal
  5. Economic advantages & disadvantages of using this source
    • Does it create or eliminate jobs? Cost to build vs cost to maintain, etc…
    • *** THIS WILL BE YOUR MOST DIFFICULT TOPIC TO FIND.  WHEN SEARCHING, USE Ctrl + F TO SEARCH FOR KEYWORDS: "COST, EXPENSE, FUNDING, ECONOMICS, SPENDING, JOBS, SUPPLY
  6. Other important information on your energy source or interesting pieces of information