Monday, December 12, 2011

Energy Comparisons

To find out about energy, you will need to gather the following artifacts:


http://www.getsolar.com/blog/active-solar-passive-solar/1554/ 
http://www.energysavers.gov/
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/buildingbig/dam/basics.html
http://drake.marin.k12.ca.us/stuwork/rockwater/Upload%20this%20doc--dams%20and%20hydropower%20report/pros%20and%20cons.html
http://www.iowaenergy.org/
http://www.energy.iastate.edu/splash.html
http://www.public.iastate.edu/~lhodges/house.htm

a) a comparison of active solar vs. hydroelectric power
b) an explanation of the role of insulation in helping a passive solar system
c) three benefits of a passive solar system
d) an explanation of strip mining, open pit, and subsurface mining
e) a pro-con list of either geothermal, wind, or biomass energy
f) 5 ways to improve energy efficiency
g) your opinion on cars of the future

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