Geothermal Energy in Iceland

Provided by: The Kid Should See This |Published on: April 27, 2021

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This video and accompanying text from The Kid Should See This outline how geothermal energy has many uses in Iceland, including electricity generation, heating homes, and growing food in greenhouses.
Students will understand the basics of how geothermal energy works and the geological processes that provide access to this energy in Iceland.

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Subjects: Earth and Space Sciences, Geography

Authors: The Kid Should See This

Region: Europe

Languages: English

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Positives

There is an excellent graphic showing how geothermal energy works.
The accompanying text has links throughout that lead students to other resources.

Prerequisites

Prior knowledge of plate tectonics would be helpful for students to know.
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Differentiation & Implementation

Students can explore the Ring of Fire around the Pacific Ocean and propose other locations that could use geothermal energy.
Before watching the video, students can learn about and discuss the use of fossil fuels for energy and its effects on climate change. Then, after watching the video, students can read this e-book on solar, wind, and geothermal. Students can compare and contrast these three types of renewable energy.
Students can explore this interactive map to see geothermal energy capacity around the world.

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