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Energy Data Explorer

Provided by: Our World in Data |Published on: April 27, 2021

Graphs/Tables Grades 9-12

Synopsis

In this interactive dataset, students can compare energy consumption from one country to another or look at global consumption.
Students can view this data as an interactive map or a chart.
The data is shown in terawatt-hours.

Subjects: Science, Geography, Mathematics

Authors: Hannah Ritchie, Max Roser

Region: Global

Languages: English

Positives

The different visualizations can help students with different preferences access the data.
It is easy for students to isolate or compare data from individual countries.

Prerequisites

Teachers may need to show students how to use the resource, especially for their specific purpose.

Differentiation & Implementation

To help students familiarize themselves with the resource and read the maps and charts, teachers may want to create a scavenger hunt with directions for finding the answers included.
Students can compare the consumption of their home country to global consumption or to that of a country of interest.
Students and teachers can discuss where this energy comes from and how it impacts climate change and the environment in general.

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