Learning Target:
- I can identify alternative energy resources, such as wind, solar, hydroelectric, geothermal, and biofuels.
Think about these questions today as we learn about natural resources:
- What is hydroelectric energy?
- How is hydroelectric energy collected?
- How is hydroelectric energy used?
- In what areas of the U.S. would hydroelectric energy be an effective choice?
- What are the advantages and disadvantages of hydroelectric energy?
Vocabulary:
Explore:
- Your job is to become an expert on hydroelectric energy. Use these websites to do your research:
- Hydro Power
- What is hydro power?
- How Hydropower Works
- How is hydro power converted to electricity?
- Ducksters – Hydro Power
- National Geographic – Hydro Power
