Nonrenewable Energy Resources

Provided by: CK-12 |Published on: April 27, 2021

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Synopsis

This interactive book chapter describes the many types of fossil fuels, the effects of burning fossil fuels on the environment, and the difference between renewable and nonrenewable resources.
Students will interpret data about pollutants from fossil fuels and reflect on chapter information through reflection questions and an interactive quiz.

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Subjects: Biology, Earth and Space Sciences, English Language Arts, Health

Authors: CK-12

Region: Global

Languages: English

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Positives

The content is scaffolded through diagrams, data sets, and video explanations.
The quiz at the end of the chapter allows students and teachers to gain immediate feedback.
Teachers can edit and add additional resources to the chapter before assigning it to their class.

Additional Prerequisites

A basic understanding of the existence of climate change and its negative impacts on the planet.
Teachers and students must sign in to use some of the interactive features.
Vocabulary terms will show their definitions if you hover over them, and there is an outlined overview in the "Review" section.

Differentiation

Students can view the information in different ways to ensure comprehension.
Consider having students use a graphic organizer for the vocabulary terms and main concepts.
When signed in, students have access to a toolbar that allows them to highlight, take notes, read summaries, and view additional information about the chapter.

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