Global Primary Energy Consumption by Source
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Provided by: Our World in Data|Published on: April 27, 2021
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Synopsis
- This interactive and colorful chart shows the global primary energy consumption by source.
- Data begins in the year 1800 and includes traditional biomass, coal, oil, gas, nuclear, hydropower, wind, solar, modern biofuels, and other renewables.
- Various related resources and data are linked on the page.
Subjects: Science, Social Studies, Mathematics
Authors: Hannah Ritchie, Max Roser
Region: Global
Languages: English
Teaching Materials
Positives
- The chart can be downloaded as a PNG or SVG image and CSV file.
Prerequisites
- Students should be familiar with these terms: natural resources, renewable energy, nonrenewable energy, and energy consumption.
Differentiation
- Some assistance may be needed for younger students to read this graph and to understand the different variables.
- These students could also use a graphic organizer that explains different energy sources.
- Have students research and discuss ways they can be actively involved in cutting their own energy consumption by creating a "no energy waste" poster.
- Ask students to discuss and analyze the data presented in the chart with partners.
- Encourage students to use their persuasive speaking skills to convince their classmates that renewable energy is better than fossil fuels.
- As an extension, students can create an optimal renewable energy consumption plan for a community that meets specific criteria, conduct research on a specific country and its energy consumption, or have students pick one of the energy sources to complete a jigsaw activity.
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