2013-14+Energy


 * Essential Standard #:** **8.P.2 **
 * Explain the environmental implications associated with the various methods of obtaining, managing and using energy resources. **

= May 30-SCIENCE EOG 8TH GRADE =

=May 14-29: EOG PREP WORK= = = =May 13-Tuesday=

Scoring of EOG test
=May 9-May 12: Friday/Monday=

EOG practice test
=May 8- Thursday=

Completion of Energy Test
=May 7-Wednesday=

Quia test on Energy
=May 6-Tuesday: NO SCHOOL =

=May 5-Monday=

http://www.glencoe.com/sites/common_assets/science/virtual_labs/CT13/CT13.html
=May 2-Friday=

One Pager-on Forms of Energy


=May 1: Thursday=

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=Apr 30: Wednesday=

Energy Resources Foldable
Open the "Intro to Obtaining and Using Energy Resources" power point and follow the instructions to create an Energy Resources foldable. Glue your foldable into your notebooks



= = =Apr 29: Tuesday= Today in class we deepened our knowledge and understanding of energy sources by reading an article on " Renewable and Non- renewable Energy Sources" and answering the questions in a somewhat “unconventional” format. In your notebooks, use the pages as a canvas and answer the questions in a visually appealing note-like format. (see below) [|Courtesy of Mrs. Barton]

=Apr. 28: Monday=

You will create 7 organizers for the Energy Resources we have been studying.

 * Fossil Fuels
 * Hydroelectricity
 * Biomass
 * Wind Power
 * Geothermal
 * Nuclear Energy
 * Solar Power

Environmental Costs - The monetary(of or relating to money) impact from the negative environmental effects resulting from the choices we make Social Costs- The decision-making as measurement of costs and benefits to the individual. Use the following links to assist in your research:

Energy Resources [] [] []

Uses: http://www.nmoga.org/what-are-fossil-fuels-used-for http://greenlivingideas.com/2007/10/22/the-uses-of-geothermal-energy/

Alliant Energy Kids []

Energy Kids []

Kids and Energy []

Energy Star Kids []

Environmental Impacts [] http://www.ucsusa.org/clean_energy/our-energy-choices/coal-and-other-fossil-fuels/the-hidden-cost-of-fossil.html

Energy Story []

US Energy Information Administration FAQ []