FRIDAY,
DECEMBER.
4TH, 2015
Get out:
1. Foldable
2. Homework
3. Pen-or-Pencil
TABLE OF CONTENTS - CONCEPT ATTAINMENT QUIZ /
PROJECT
I CAN- SHOW UNDERSTANDING OF THE DIFFERENT
PROS, CONS, AND DEFINITIONS OF ALTERNATIVE
ENERGY SOURCES.
DO NOW – WRITE DOWN WHICH ENERGY SOURCE YOU
THINK THE WORLD SHOULD ADOPT AS ITS PRIMARY
SOURCE FOR ENERGY, AND EXPLAIN WHY TO
SOMEBODY NEAR YOU.
HAND SIGNALS IN CLASS
“Talking Time-Out” – Please give your
attention to the teacher by looking at
the teacher, making this signal with
your hands, and being quiet.
“One” In sign language, indicates
you have a question. Please hold
this up, and remain silent. I will call
on you when its appropriate, or
once I’ve finished with instructions.
“Two” In sign language, indicates
you need to use the restroom.
Please hold this up, remain at your
seat. and remain silent. I will call on
or motion to you to retrieve the
pass and quietly exit the classroom.
ALTERNATIVE ENERGY PROJECT
Points of Interest
• Due Friday, December 11th
• Must have all 5 items present and
clearly identifiable to receive a
100%.
• The pictures can be hand drawn
as long as it is clearly
understandable. Prefer a printed
picture, which you can do in the
library.
• If you bring me a flash drive
with the picture on it I can
also print it for you.
• Brochure / PowerPoint / Poster
• Other mediums are available
if you get it approved prior.
• Must have your parents signature
at the bottom upon turning in.
Cons – Nuclear
• Higher capital costs due to safety,
emergency, containment, radioactive
waste.
• Heated waste water from nuclear plants
harm aquatic life.
• Potential nuclear proliferation issue.
Cons – Hydroelectric Power
• Environmental impact by changing the
environment.
• Hydroelectric Dams are expensive to
build.
• Dams may be affected by drought.
• Potential for floods.
Cons – Biomass
• Source must be near usage to cut
transportation costs.
• Emits some pollution as gas/liquid.
• Increases nitrogen oxides, an air pollutant
emission.
• Uses some fossil fuels in conversion.
Cons – Geothermal
• Geothermal fields found in few areas
around the world.
• Well could eventually be depleted.
• Expensive start-up costs.
Cons – Wind
• Output is proportional to wind speed.
• Not feasible for all geographic locations.
• High initial investment and ongoing
maintenance costs.
• Extensive land use.
• Can be unsightly and noisy
• Can pose a threat to birds.
Cons – Solar
• High initial investment
• Dependent on sunny weather
• Supplemental energy may be needed in
low sunlight areas.
• Requires large physical space for PV cell
plants.
• Limited availability of polysilicon for
producing panels
Pros – Nuclear Power
• No greenhouse gases
• Very efficient at transforming energy into
electricity compared to coal plants
• Uranium reserves are abundant
• Refueled yearly
Pros – Hydroelectric Power
• No emissions
• Reliable
• Capable of generating large amounts of
power
• Output can be regulated to meet demand
Pros – Biomass
• Abundant supply
• Fewer emissions than fossil fuel supplies
• It can be used in diesel engines
• Automotive engines can easily converted
to run on biomass fuel.
Pros – Geothermal
• Produces about 1/6 the CO2 that a power
plant using natural gas emits.
• Efficient
• Minimal environmental impact
Pros – Wind
• No emissions
• Affordable
• Little disruptions of ecosystems
• Relatively high output
Pros – Solar
• Non-polluting
• Most abundant energy source available
• Systems last 15-30 years