Alternative+Energy+Webquest

=Alternative Energy =

**[|(Energy slide show)]**
 In this section you will **teach yourself about fossil fuels and alternative energy sources**. When you are done you will need to __//know how each source generates energy as well as the benefits and problems of each//__. There is a link below that will help you do this and a fabulous slide show above.

1. What is a renewable energy source? 2. How is it renewable? 3. How does it differ from a non-renewable source 4. What is efficiency? 5. Why does efficiency matter? 6. What is power? 7. Why is power important in the discussion of energy?
 * In addition you will need to get more specific and teach yourself:**

Discuss all 7 of these topics in your wiki as well as your understanding of what a fossil fuel is. Then write a brief description of each alternative energy source and list the benefits and problems of each. Describe at least one example of how it is used currently. There is a handy dandy graphic organizer below to help you do this, turn that in once you have used it to complete the wiki requirements.

Research the factors that contribute to the energy efficiency of cars and trucks. Examine the role that the power of the engine, the mass of the vehicle and physical shape of the vehicle have on the fuel efficiency of the vehicle. What are some vehicles today that are very fuel efficient? What makes them fuel efficient? Why might someone not want a fuel efficient vehicle?
 * Now you need to get real specific!**

1. The sources of the fuels currently used by vehicles. 2. What type of alternative fuels we are currently exploring and developing. 3. Discuss some reasons why we need to develop these alternative fuels. 4. The factors that contribute to the energy efficiency of cars and trucks. 5. Some reasons why someone would and would not want a fuel efficient vehicle.
 * Identify and record in your wiki****:**

**Homework Assignment**
Handy Dandy graphic organizer

=HOT LIST=

Links to [|Alternative Energy Sources]
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