Power Up! Discovering Energy Sources

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Power Up! Discovering Energy Sources

What do you already know about where energy comes from?

Learning Objective

LO: to identify renewable and non-renewable energy sources and explain the difference.

What Is Energy?

Energy helps us do everyday things like turn on lights, keep warm, and travel. We get energy from different sources.

Types of Energy Sources

Some energy sources can be used again and again, while others can run out. Let's find out how they are different.

Renewable vs Non-Renewable

Can be replaced easily. Examples: sun, wind, water.

Takes a very long time to form. Examples: coal, oil, gas.

Renewable Energy

Non-Renewable Energy

Sorting Energy Sources

Sort your energy cards into renewable and non-renewable groups. Explain your choices to your partner.

Energy in Real Life

Match each energy source to its real-world use. For example, solar energy powers calculators and wind energy turns turbines.

Which Is Best for Earth?

Vote for the most Earth-friendly energy source. Share your reasons with the class.

Challenge: Why Choose Renewable?

Write two advantages of using renewable energy sources.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.