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Lesson Summary

 

    Students will be introduced to the different forms or renewable energy sources and different ways energy can be sourced and provided. Comparing the differences between renewable and nonrenewable energy. 

 

Essential Question 

 

1. What are different renewable energy alternatives you see being used around your community? 

2. How does the development of renewable energy help deter the harming effects of climate change?

3. How does renewable energy help combat climate change?

4. In which applications can we replace fossil fuels with renewable energy that are not being used yet?

5. How much more is it costing the planet to use nonrenewable energy resources in alternative to renewable energy?

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Learning Objectives

 

 Students will be able to:

• Understand why the transition to renewable energy is crucial to combating climate change. 

• Apply their understanding of renewable energy in real life applications within their community. 

• Discuss the importance of sustainable energy in replacing fossil fuels for the future generations to come. 

• Interpret the different ways sustainable energy will benefit the planet. 

• Understand the significance of energy storage in energy management. 

• Understand the difference between renewable and nonrenewable energy storage and compare chemical batteries to the biological battery.

• Learn what is renewable energy storage and the significance of renewable energy storage in reducing carbon emissions.

• Incorporate unique approaches and ideas on prototype development.

• Recall the importance of renewable energy.
   

 

Other Materials

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(Presentation slides, photos and technology demos are upon request to Bioechem.) 

 

Company Videos

Cleantech STEM kit:

https://youtube.com/watch?v=GIrhokeM1hc&feature=shared

Biological Microbattery:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLBcWQCEWnw