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Share of Primary Energy from Hydroelectric Power
Provided by: Our World in Data |Published on: July 20, 2021
Graphs/Tables Grades 6-8, 9-12
Synopsis
- In this data resource from Our World in Data, students can use a map, chart, or table to see what percentage of a country's energy comes from hydroelectric.
- Students can see updated data going back to 1965.
Subjects: Science, Geography, Mathematics
Authors: Hannah Ritchie, Max Roser
Region: Global
Languages: English
Teaching Materials
Positives
- The interactive resource provides three different ways for students to explore data (chart, map, table).
- Students may choose to view data sets for various geographic locations and time periods.
- Related research and data are linked.
- The site explains how the data was collected.
Prerequisites
- Students should know what hydroelectric is. They should also understand the difference between renewable and nonrenewable sources of energy.
Differentiation & Implementation
- Students can compare hydroelectric to other forms of renewable energy, taking into account which forms are more reliable and which will result in the least emissions.
- If time allows, students can select a country getting 50% or more of their energy from hydroelectric and research the practices, policies, and infrastructure that make this possible.
- Social studies teachers can pair this resource with the Social Studies Lesson: Should Dams Be Removed?.
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Resource Type and Format
All resources can be used for your educational purposes with proper attribution to the content provider.
