How We Can Tap Into an Unlimited Supply of Geothermal Energy
Provided by: NowThis Earth|Published on: April 27, 2021
Grades: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Type: Videos
Subjects: Physics, Earth and Space Sciences
Authors: NowThis Earth
Region: Global
Languages: English
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Synopsis
- This video from NowThis Earth proposes geothermal energy as a renewable energy source for many locations.
- Students learn about geothermal energy, its potential, and how it works.
Teaching Materials
Positives
- This video is very hopeful and solutions-focused.
- Students will also get to know a variety of renewable energy options.
Prerequisites
- There may be an ad before the video.
- Students should be familiar with the geology of the Earth.
Differentiation & Implementation
- Teachers can use this video to further explain Earth’s core to 6-8th graders.
- Teachers can ask 9-12th graders to compare and contrast fracking and the harvesting of geothermal energy.
- Students can also explore this resource on geothermal energy.
- Click here for an e-book on renewable energy sources.
The resource introduces a new technique for geothermal energy production. It gives a premise on the need to scale up production to support a carbon-neutral world. This is recommended for teaching.
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