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Energy 101: Geothermal Energy
Provided by: U.S. Department of Energy |Published on: April 27, 2021
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Synopsis
- This video by the United States Department of Energy defines geothermal energy and describes how it can be used to produce electricity.
- Geothermal energy is emphasized as a low emissions energy source that has a minimal environmental impact.
Subjects: Physics, Earth and Space Sciences
Authors: U.S. Department of Energy
Region: Global
Languages: English
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Positives
- Diagrams and animations are used to help explain the concept in a clear way.
- The video is optimistic about geothermal energy and how it could help reduce our reliance on fossil fuels.
Additional Prerequisites
- Students should be familiar with the terms renewable energy and clean energy.
Differentiation
- This video could be used in a science class when learning about Earth's interior and could be combined with this map of geothermal resources in the U.S. to investigate where it is possible to use this type of energy.
- In a physical science course students could further research the mechanics used in the geothermal plants to convert heat energy to electricity.
- Other resources about geothermal energy include this NowThis Earth video, this digital text, this video about geothermal energy in Iceland, and this TED video.
- Other resources about renewable sources in general include this e-book, this data analysis lesson plan, and this video about technology solutions.
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