• This video gives an overview of what is needed to generate and transport electricity from renewable energy sources in the United States. 
• One can conclude that the United States may not be ready to fully transition to utility-scale renewables without more transmission lines to transport the energy. 

Positives

• The animations and maps are very helpful in illustrating the concepts discussed. 
  

Additional Prerequisites

• It would help if students had some prior knowledge or understanding of how electricity is generated and transported currently. 
  

Differentiation

• Organize an excursion to visit an existing renewable energy power plant or introduce the idea of having a Lights Out Day at school or at home.
  
• As a cross-curricular lesson in economics or accounting, students can research the costs of adding renewable energy in a small community, such as the school or their neighborhood.
• Distributed solar and wind, along with batteries and gravity based water pump storage devices help solve this issue without building massive power lines across America.  This could be researched for additional context.
• Energy conservation, more efficient appliances and electronics, and reducing energy waste are HUGE opportunities to reduce the amount of electricity needed in the first place, which can be explored.
  

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