Showing energy data in these categories gives a less overwhelming picture of the energy distribution.
Students are able to interact with the graph and sort data on the chart to fit their needs.
Prerequisites
Students should understand the difference between renewable and nonrenewable sources of energy.
Differentiation & Implementation
Students can use this resource to understand the prevalence of fossil fuels compared to alternatives and discuss what needs to be done to implement more renewables.
After looking at the data, students can discuss the impact of fossil fuels on climate change. The Renewable Energy Learning Lab Lessons can help students understand this and other aspects related to energy.
Students may need additional information about nuclear energy, as they may not be familiar with or understand why it is separate from both fossil fuels and renewable energy. Introduction to Nuclear Energy has a fact sheet and video to give students more information.
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