Share of Primary Energy from Hydroelectric Power

Provided by: Our World in Data |Published on: July 20, 2021

Data, Graphs, and Maps

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Synopsis

In this data resource from Our World in Data, students can use a map, chart, or table to see what percentage of a country's energy comes from hydroelectric.
Students can see updated data going back to 1965.

Subjects: Science, Geography, Mathematics

Authors: Hannah Ritchie, Max Roser

Region: Global

Languages: English

Positives

The interactive resource provides three different ways for students to explore data (chart, map, table).
Students may choose to view data sets for various geographic locations and time periods.
Related research and data are linked.
The site explains how the data was collected.

Prerequisites

Students should know what hydroelectric is. They should also understand the difference between renewable and nonrenewable sources of energy.

Differentiation & Implementation

Students can compare hydroelectric to other forms of renewable energy, taking into account which forms are more reliable and which will result in the least emissions.
If time allows, students can select a country getting 50% or more of their energy from hydroelectric and research the practices, policies, and infrastructure that make this possible.
Social studies teachers can pair this resource with the Social Studies Lesson: Should Dams Be Removed?.

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Resource Type and Format

All resources can be used for your educational purposes with proper attribution to the content provider.