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Global Primary Energy Consumption by Source

Provided by: Our World in Data |Published on: April 27, 2021

Graphs/Tables Grades 6-8, 9-12

Synopsis

This interactive and colorful chart shows the global primary energy consumption by source.
Data begins in the year 1800 and includes traditional biomass, coal, oil, gas, nuclear, hydropower, wind, solar, modern biofuels, and other renewables.
Various related resources and data are linked on the page.

Subjects: Science, Social Studies, Mathematics

Authors: Hannah Ritchie, Max Roser

Region: Global

Languages: English

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Prerequisites

Students should be familiar with these terms: natural resources, renewable energy, nonrenewable energy, and energy consumption.

Differentiation

Some assistance may be needed for younger students to read this graph and to understand the different variables.
These students could also use a graphic organizer that explains different energy sources.
Have students research and discuss ways they can be actively involved in cutting their own energy consumption by creating a "no energy waste" poster.
Ask students to discuss and analyze the data presented in the chart with partners.
Encourage students to use their persuasive speaking skills to convince their classmates that renewable energy is better than fossil fuels.
As an extension, students can create an optimal renewable energy consumption plan for a community that meets specific criteria, conduct research on a specific country and its energy consumption, or have students pick one of the energy sources to complete a jigsaw activity.

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