Department of energy buildings for the 21st century buildings that are more energy efficient, comfortable, and affordablethats the goal of does office of building technology, state and community programs bts. Renewable energy sources also include sunlight and wind power, which are not actually reused, but are so common that they are impossible to use up inexhaustible. Nrel is managed by midwest research institute and battelle. Sustainable development rainforests vocabulary list the environment vocabulary exercise the environment. From photosynthesis to ethanol four activities grades. Renewable an energy resource such as trees or wind that is replaceable by natural means. Because biomass uses crops that are available on a renewable basis, it is considered a renewable energy source like sun, wind, water, and the heat from the earth geothermal energy. The surface of the sun, also known as the photosphere, has a temperature of 5,538. Renewable energy sources an energy source is renewable when you can get you get more of the energy source. The annual energy output of the entire world is equivalent to the amount the sun produces in about five billionths of a second, however most of the radiation disappears and only a very small fraction of the suns radiant energy, or insolation, reaches the earths atmosphere, and only about half of that reaches the surface of the earth. Nonrenewable energy resources compares and contrasts renewable and nonrenewable energy resources, which is based on whether a resource can be replaced faster than it is used or not. On, germanys largest utility, and nrg energy, one of the u. This paper gives an overview about types of renewable energies and their effective uses.
Intermittent renewables renewable energy is, in effect, energy from the sun. The clean energy resource teams have done our best to provide helpful. Renewable energy education activities adapted for k4. Renewable energy resources for california overview in this unit students will learn about renewable energy and the various resources that are available in california. It begins by describing the importance of renewable energy and its advantages over fossil fuels.
The basic unit of electrical energy, and is equal to the work completed when one ampere of current is passed through a resistance of one ohm for one second. Usually defined as power from renewable energy that comes from wind, solar, biomass energy, etc. A system that uses mirrors or lenses to focus a large area of sunlight onto a smaller area, where it can heat water into steam to turn a turbine connected to an electrical power generator. Sources of energy that are not based on the burning of fossil fuels or the splitting of atoms. Bioenergy is the energy, which can be generated from the use of biomass. Things like wind, sunlight, waves, and earths heat geothermal energy. In the broadest sense, however, almost all of the energy we use today, including fossil fuels, can be considered a form of solar energy.
Wind turbines are an affordable, efficient, and abundant source of electricity. Bamboo, a wonder plant 2, renewable energy, global warming in. By leog87 this is a worksheet i made for 2nd grade for their fourth unit, its on renewable energy and definitions of some new words. Renewable energy vocabulary graphic organizer this handout includes vocabulary words used during the virtual field trip and provides a structure for students to define and use them in a sentence. In this lesson, students learn about renewable and non renewable resources, including those that need protection. Essential terms andessential terms and concepts for citizens and advocates courtesy of nasa and advocates. A non renewable energy source is a resource for which there is a limited supply. This educational material is brought to you by the u. Introduces types of renewable resources and alternative energy sources.
Renewable energy virtual field trip log this one page handout can be printed and used before, during, and after the field trip for students to think about what they hope to see, what they learned, what they want to know more about. Nonrenewable energy vocabulary fossil fuel the main source of energy today gasoline, coal and natural gas. A ball of coal the size of the sun would burn up completely in 3,000 years, yet the sun has already been burning for three billion years and is expected to burn for another four billion years. Some examples of renewable energy sources are hydropower, solar energy, and wind energy. To accelerate the development and wide application of energy efficiency. Terminology guideline for classifying offshore wind energy.
Renewable energy resources read earth science ck12. It was formed millions of years ago out of plants and animals and is usually extracted from deep underground. Renewable energy sources of energy that can be more easily replenished. This is called solar energy and is considered a renewable energy source. Energy conservation presentation vocabulary 1 appliance trca. In the 1970s and 1980s there was a great national interest in energy conservation and the development of alternative energy sources, as a result of huge increases in the price of oil during difficulties in the middle east. Renewable and nonrenewable energy high halstow primary. Organic methods must be introduced everywhere in order to achieve sustainable development in agriculture. But times have changed, and the impact of using non renewable sources of energy, or fossil fuels, is one that we can no longer afford to ignore. Alex wegmann palmyra program director the nature conservancy. A natural non renewable fuel such as coal, oil, or natural gas formed over a very long time in the geological past from the remains of living organisms.
Chapter 16 vocabulary energy efficiency and renewable energy miller lite, 17th edition active solar heating system system that uses solar collectors to capture energy from the sun and store it as heat for space heating and water heating. Direct collection occurs when sunlight produces electricity via special materials that sunlight can activate or when it heats water or another fluid. Nonrenewable energy sources, like coal, oil, and natural gas, cannot be easily replenished. These include solar energy, wind energy, geothermal energy, hydropower, and biomass. English language arts, mathematics, science, social studies economics setting. Introduce new vocabulary and new concepts, practice techniques, need to know. Read it and look up any new or unfamiliar words in a dictionary. English esl renewable energy worksheets most downloaded 4. Students will engage in an internetbased activity in which they will research an assigned renewable energy resource and make a presentation on the resource to the class.
Cogenerationalso combined heat and power production of electricity from. Renewable energy sources in energy statistics include the following. Typical examples are solar energy, wind and biomass. Students explore the different roles engineers who work in renewable energy fields. Renewable energy sources noncombustible renewables. Highlights texas has more renewable energy potential than any other state every texas community can use clean, renewable energy affordably developing texas renewable resources will help the states economy. The suns light is caught by solar panels which turn the light into energy. Collect magazines with renewable energy photographs or provide students time to.
Renewable energy investments are usually spent within the united states, frequently in the same state, and often in the same town. The renewable energy resources are important in long range energy planning because they will not be depleted. This packet includes renewable energy posters, a quick research. Renewable resources include biomass energy such as ethanol, hydropower, geothermal power, wind energy, and solar energy. Liquid or air pumped through the collectors transfers the captured. Natural gas sometimes natural gas is confused with gasoline, the fuel in cars. The term renewable energy should not be confused with alternative energy, which describes sources of energy outside the regular forms like. The energy in coal comes from the energy stored by plants that lived hundreds of millions of years ago, when the earth was partly covered with swampy forests. Fossil fuels, such as coal, petroleum and natural gas are examples of non renewable energy sources. Introduce new vocabulary and new concepts, practice techniques, need to. Solar energy from the sun, wind power from turbines, hydroelectric energy from rivers and sea water, and geothermal power, taking heat from the centre of the earth are the main sources of renewable energy.
This means your energy dollars stay home to create jobs and fuel local economies, rather than going overseas. Nonrenewable energy topical vocabulary list learn these words. Some companies have embraced solar panels to improve their environmental profiles and to cut their operational costs. Established in 1974, nrel began operating in 1977 as the solar energy research institute. Renewable energy essential terms and concepts 3411. Clean tech solutions vocabulary for students concentrated solar energy power1. Renewable and nonrenewable energy lesson plan education. Department of energy s office of energy efficiency and renewable energy. Renewable energy introduction march 3, 2009 me 496alt alternative energy 1 introduction to renewable energy resources mechanical engineering 496alt alternative energy larry caretto march 3, 2009 project proposals due tonight. A renewable energy system that operates periodically rather than constantly, such as when the sun is shining or wind is blowing. Scientists are exploring the practicality of other sources called renewable energy sources. Nonrenewable energy resources compares and contrasts renewable and nonrenewable energy resources, which is based on whether a resource can be replaced faster than it. Nonrenewable an energy resource that takes millions of years to.
Suggested 1 semester to allow class discussions, handson activities and weekly current event reports. Each activity in this booklet has been selected for its renewable energy. Energy resource a source or supply of energy that can be used to generate electrical power to meet peoples needs. A renewable energy resource is one that is naturally regenerated over a short period of time solar, wind, hydropower, geothermal and tidal energy. Ability to do work or cause change heat houses and buildings start motion provide light break down food. Which of the following vocabulary areas interest you. Renewable energy sources, also called renewables, are energy sources that replenish or renew themselves naturally. You should spend about 20 minutes on question 1426, which are based on reading passage 2. Kilowatthours how many kilowatts you spent in an hour. Watts method of measuring the rate of energy transfer.
Renewable energy energy sources which can be used over and over again without running out. In this lesson, students are introduced to the five types of renewable energy resources by engaging in various activities to help them understand the transformation of energy solar, water and wind into electricity. Conservation natural resources nonrenewable resources renewable resources integrated curricular areas and corresponding core curriculum content standards. Countries like iceland and costa rica are leading the way, with iceland getting 100% of its energy from these renewable sources. Vocabulary words definitions chemical energy light energy potential energy kinetic energy renewable. The missing link to renewable energy 10 listening comprehension 11 vocabulary 3 12 vocabulary 4 vocabulary 5 14. Renewable energy energy information administration. Wind is called a renewable energy source because the wind will blow as long as the sun shines. Hydropower movement of water through a dam in a river is. Fun with the sun teachers activity guide for elementary grades k2. Talking about renewable energy, there are some other sources of it, such as wind turbines and solar panels.
If possible, arrange for student access to a computer and internet use during the first class period. Nasa in the 1830s, the british astronomer john herschel famously used a solar thermal collector box a device that absorbs sunlight to collect heat to cook food during an expedition to africa. This handout includes vocabulary words used during the virtual field trip and provides a structure for students. Energy sources picture vocabulary matter and energy. Contact information pt sh k contact information pete shoemaker pacific energy centerpacific energy center 851 howard st.
Non renewable energy sources of energy that cant be easily replenished like coal, oil and natural gas. Other sources of energy on the earth come from renewable and nonrenewable sources. In a metal, the fermi level is very near the top of the filled levels in the partially filled valence band. English esl renewable energy worksheets most downloaded.
In a semiconductor, the fermi level is in the band gap. Meanwhile, renewable energy technologies developed and built in the united states are being sold overseas. Renewable energy flows involve natural phenomena such as sunlight, wind, tides, plant growth, and geothermal heat, as the international energy agency explains. Chapter 16 vocabulary energy efficiency and renewable energy. Science projects in renewable energy and energy efficiency. An insight into the progress in renewable energy research. Energy is an essential part of our daily lives, but the resources that power the earth are being threatened. Assigned reading for tonight chapter 9 on renewable energy technologies. Definitions of renewable and nonrenewable energy nonrenewable energy sources, like coal, oil, and natural gas, cannot be easily replenished. Virtual field trip teachers guide powering the planet. Fermi level energy level at which the probability of finding an electron is onehalf.
Green energy topic renewable energy aims to practise speaking about renewable energy and doing a role play to focus on vocabulary related to renewable energy to practise reading skills to prepare and give a group presentation age group 12 adult level b2 time 60 90 minutes materials 1. Renewable energy is a term used to refer to forms of energy that are naturally obtained from the environment and from sources that can be replenished naturally. Finite, nonrenewable energy resource, renewable energy resource. Technical english for renewable energy repositori uji.
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