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Why One Conservative Texas City Went 100% Renewable

Provided by: Hot Mess |Published on: April 27, 2021

Videos Grades 9-12, ap-college

Synopsis

This interesting video from Hot Mess explains how and why Georgetown, Texas, became one of the first 100% renewable energy cities in the United States.
The video host meets with the town's mayor to discuss the financial and business benefits of using wind and solar energy instead of fossil fuels.

Subjects: Economics, Civics

Authors: Hot Mess

Region: Texas

Languages: English

Positives

The video includes a variety of engaging graphics, text, and music to engage students.
The video gives students a different perspective on the decisions to move towards renewable solutions.

Prerequisites

The video has an advertisement at the end. Content finishes at 7 minutes, 47 seconds.
Students would benefit from having an understanding of the impacts of nonrenewable energy.

Differentiation & Implementation

Economics and civics classes can use this video to look at the motives behind political decisions. The video This Tiny Town Shows How We Could Achieve 100% Clean Energy can be used for students to discuss this topic further.
Social studies classes can discuss the role of leadership and which qualities make good leaders. Students can compare the actions of Dale Ross with other political leaders who acted against the mainstream of their political party.
Students create a list of all the benefits of incorporating clean renewable energy, making sure to cover health, environmental, and financial benefits as discussed in the video. If students need extra guidance, teachers can implement the lesson Energizing the Future.

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