Nonrenewable Energy Resources
Videos
Grades9, 10, 11, 12, APBiology, Earth and Space Sciences
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What it is
- This Khan Academy video explores renewable and nonrenewable energy and then describes petroleum, coal, natural gas, and nuclear energy.
- A full transcript and interactive quiz are included on the site.
Teaching tips
Positives
- The video is an informative introduction to nonrenewable energy sources.
- The video encourages students to pay attention to their personal energy use and where the energy comes from.
Prerequisites
- This is a great introduction to renewable and nonrenewable energy. No background knowledge is required.
Differentiation & Implementation
- Science classes can use this resource with the next video in the series for lessons on energy sources, fossil fuels, nuclear energy, or renewable versus nonrenewable energy.
- This resource pairs well with this Khan Academy video on greenhouse gas emissions and the greenhouse effect.
- This video and text on the impact of nonrenewable energy sources on the environment, this video on what would happen if we burned all the fossil fuels, and this NOVA Labs video on the need for renewable energy.
From the scientist review
This video presents an overview of nonrenewable energy sources, including oil, coal, and nuclear material. The video is clear and concise and it ties personal energy use directly to sources of energy. This resource is recommended for teaching.
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