Energy Project
OBJECTIVES: Students will gain an understanding of a specific topic related to energy and will be able to
demonstrate their understanding through a thorough, well-thought out, and entertaining presentation
on the Promethean Board.
Directions:
1. Create a Powerpoint from the Energy Topic given you answering 3 of the 5 questions. If you just
answer the questions you will get an ok grade. If you go above and beyond those questions by
adding extra facts, and making your presentation special you will get a better grade.
2. “Entertaining” means interesting, fun to watch, not boring; ‘entertaining’ can be achieved by
the use of interesting pictures, fun or strange facts, and imaginative presentation. It does NOT
mean the use of vulgar or suggestive language or pictures, or reference to anything that is not
allowed on clothing at school, or the use of any words or pictures that could be embarrassing to
anyone. The use of such material will get both partners a score of 50% on their project
regardless of how good it is otherwise.
3. Students should be sure that their presentation covers all the specific requirements listed on the
rubric.
4. The following questions should be used as a guideline for the minimum that should be covered
in your presentation—covering only these questions does not guarantee a good grade on this
project. To get an “A” on this project, you will have to go above and beyond what is outlined on
the rubric. Your project has to thorough but not boring.
5. This project requires you to step up your game: It requires research skills, presentation
production prowess, and imagination.
6. If you settle for adequate, your grade will only be adequate as well.
Questions to Consider (Referring your energy system/topic):
1. What source(s) of energy is required? How abundant or common is it?
2. What energy conversion must occur for your system work? How does the system work? How
long does it usually last?
3. How does your system compare to a more conventional one? (include cost)
4. What kind of maintenance is required?
5. What kinds and levels or emissions (pollution) is given off?
Slides required: Title slide, Information slides, Resource slide. Pick 3 of the questions.
Use size 24 font.
Tracy-Functional Science 10
Graphic Organizer for Energy Presentation
Title Slide:
Energy Subject
Your name
Can you find a picture?
What source of energy is required?
(Example: Electricity…Natural gas…Diesel
fuel….?)
Can you find a picture?
How abundant or common is the energy
source? Why?
Can you find a picture?
How does the system produce energy?
Can you find a picture that demonstrates
how it works?
Tracy-Functional Science 10
Is your system the common one or the
uncommon one? Which do you think is
better? Why?
What kind of maintenance is required?
What kinds of pollution (or emissions) are
given off?
Resource slide
Where did you get your information?
Can you add a picture on the bottom?
Tracy-Functional Science 10