Nonrenewable Energy Resources
Videos
Grades6, 7, 8Biology, Earth and Space Sciences, English Language Arts, Health
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Provided by CK-12
What it is
- 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.
Teaching tips
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.
From the scientist review
This resource underscores non-renewable energy sources and the need to divest from coal and transit to clean energy. This is recommended for teaching
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