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Geothermal Energy in Iceland
Provided by: The Kid Should See This |Published on: April 27, 2021
Videos Grades 6-8, 9-12
Synopsis
- This video and accompanying text outline how geothermal energy has many uses in Iceland, including electricity generation, heating homes, and growing food in greenhouses.
- Students will understand the basics of how geothermal energy works and the geological processes that provide access to this energy in Iceland.
Subjects: Earth and Space Sciences, Geography
Authors: The Kid Should See This
Region: Europe
Languages: English
Teaching Materials
Positives
- There is an excellent graphic showing how geothermal energy works.
- The accompanying text has links throughout that lead students to other resources.
Prerequisites
- Prior knowledge of plate tectonics would be helpful for students to know.
- The host of this video mentions bitcoin mining, which actually has a negative impact on the environment because it consumes so much electricity. To learn more about Bitcoin's impact on the environment, students can read this article or this article. You can also use this lesson plan for 6th-8th graders to show cryptocurrency's climate impact.
Differentiation & Implementation
- Students can explore the Ring of Fire around the Pacific Ocean and propose other locations that could use geothermal energy.
- Before watching the video, students can learn about and discuss the use of fossil fuels for energy and its effects on climate change. Then, after watching the video, students can read this e-book on solar, wind, and geothermal. Students can compare and contrast these three types of renewable energy.
- Students can explore this interactive map to see geothermal energy capacity around the world.
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The Kid Should See This
The Kid Should See This is a Webby award-winning collection of over 7,000 kid-friendly videos, curated for teachers and parents who want to share smarter, more meaningful media in the classroom and at home. Selections are grown-up-friendly, too. And thanks to TKSST members, it’s free and ad-free for everyone. Start conversations, spark questions, and inspire offline exploration for all ages.
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