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Elementary Energy Infobook ActivitiesA companion guide to the Elementary Energy Infobook that includes activities to reinforce general energy information, energy sources, electricity, and conservation.

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Teacher Advisory BoardConstance BeattyKankakee, IL

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Shannon DonovanGreene, RI

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Robert LazarAlbuquerque, NM

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Robert GriegolietNaperville, IL

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Elementary Energy Infobook ActivitiesNEED Curriculum ResourcesFor more in-depth information, inquiry investigations, and engaging activities, download these curriculum resources from shop.NEED.org:

�Elementary Science of Energy �Elementary Energy Infobook �Energy Flows �Energy Stories and More

Also, check out our digital and interactive infobook activities at www.NEED.org/energyinfobooks.

Table of Contents �Standards Correlation Information 4

�Teacher Guide 5

�Renewable Energy Bingo Instructions 6

�Forms of Energy Puzzle 9

�Forms of Energy Crossword 10

�History of Energy Timeline 11

�Biomass 13

�Coal 14

�Geothermal 15

�Hydropower 16

�Natural Gas 17

�Petroleum 18

�Propane 19

�Solar 20

�Uranium 21

�Wind 22

�Energy Source Matching 1 23

�Energy Source Matching 2 24

�Energy Source Crossword 25

�Energy Source Superhero 26

�Energy Source Trading Cards 27

�Renewable or Nonrenewable 1 28

�Renewable or Nonrenewable 2 29

�Energy Source Foldables 30

�Where We Get the Energy We Use 34

�Parts of an Atom 35

�Electricity 1 36

�Magnets 37

�Electricity 2 38

�Electricity Generation Chain 39

�Energy Safety Poster 40

�4 Rs Bookmark 41

�Saving Energy Selfie 42

�Critical Thinking Questions 43

�Answer Keys 44

�Evaluation Form 60

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&BackgroundElementary Energy Infobook Activities is a series of student worksheets designed to reinforce the vocabulary and concepts contained in the Elementary Energy Infobook. You can download the Elementary Energy Infobook or specific energy fact sheets from www.NEED.org/energyinfobooks. Digital and interactive versions of some of these activities can also be accessed at www.NEED.org/games.

2Preparation�Decide which fact sheets and worksheets you will use with your class.

�Obtain a class set of the Elementary Energy Infobooks or make copies of the fact sheets you plan to use.

�Make copies of the worksheets you plan to use from this guide.

Procedure1. Distribute one Elementary Energy Infobook or selected fact sheets and one of each selected

worksheet to each student.

2. Have the students read the selected fact sheets. Discuss the concepts and new vocabulary in the fact sheets.

3. Have the students complete the selected worksheets using information from the fact sheets.

4. Once students have read all of the energy source fact sheets and completed the worksheets for the sources (pages 9-22), have the students complete the worksheets on pages 23-34. These worksheets reinforce and synthesize the information in the fact sheets.

5. Have students read about electricity in the Elementary Energy Infobook, and complete the worksheets on pages 35-39. These worksheets reinforce electricity concepts and vocabulary.

6. Have students read about saving energy in the infobook and complete the worksheets on pages 40-42.

7. Critical Thinking Questions are included on page 43. You may choose to use any or all ques-tions with your students for discussion or writing integration.

8. Answer keys can be found on pages 44-59.

9. As an extension, play Renewable Energy Bingo as a class. Instructions and bingo sheets can be found on pages 6-8.

10. Use the Evaluation Form on page 60 to evaluate the activities.

Grade Level �Elementary, grades 3-5

TimeApproximately 15 minutes to one-half hour for the students to read the selected fact sheet and complete the worksheets.

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Additional ResourcesThe Elementary Energy Infobook can be downloaded as an e-publication for easy use on tablets or interactive boards.

Energy Stories and More contains short stories and hands-on activities to further reinforce the information presented in the Elementary Energy Infobook. Download Energy Stories and More from shop.NEED.org.


Get ReadyDuplicate as many Renewable Energy Bingo sheets (found on page 8) as needed for each person in your group. In addition, decide now if you want to give the winner of your game a prize and what the prize will be.

Get SetPass out one Renewable Energy Bingo sheet to each member of the group.

GoPART ONE: FILLING IN THE BINGO SHEETSGive the group the following instructions to create bingo cards:

�This bingo activity is very similar to regular bingo. However, there are a few things you’ll need to know to play this game. First, please take a minute to look at your bingo sheet and read the 16 statements at the top of the page. Shortly, you’ll be going around the room trying to find 16 people about whom the statements are true so you can write their names in one of the 16 boxes.

�When I give you the signal, you’ll get up and ask a person if a statement at the top of your bingo sheet is true for them. If the person gives what you believe is a correct response, write the person’s name in the corresponding box on the lower part of the page. For example, if you ask a person ques-tion “D” and he or she gives you what you think is a correct response, then go ahead and write the person’s name in box D. A correct response is important because later on, if you get bingo, that per-son will be asked to answer the question correctly in front of the group. If he or she can’t answer the question correctly, then you lose bingo. So, if someone gives you an incorrect answer, ask someone else! Don’t use your name for one of the boxes or use the same person’s name twice.

�Try to fill all 16 boxes in the next 20 minutes. This will increase your chances of winning. After the 20 minutes are up, please sit down and I will begin asking players to stand up and give their names. Are there any questions? You’ll now have 20 minutes. Go!

�During the next 20 minutes, move around the room to assist the players. Every five minutes or so tell the players how many minutes are remaining in the game. Give the players a warning when just a minute or two remains. When the 20 minutes are up, stop the players and ask them to be seated.

PART TWO: PLAYING BINGOGive the class the following instructions to play the game:

�When I point to you, please stand up and in a LOUD and CLEAR voice give us your name. Now, if anyone has the name of the person I call on, put a big “X” in the box with that person’s name. When you get four names in a row—across, down, or diagonally—shout “Bingo!” Then I’ll ask you to come up front to verify your results.

�Let’s start off with you (point to a player in the group). Please stand and give us your name. (Player gives name. Let’s say the player’s name was “Joe.”) Okay, players, if any of you have Joe’s name in one of your boxes, go ahead and put an “X” through that box.

�When the first player shouts “Bingo,” ask him (or her) to come to the front of the room. Ask him to give his name. Then ask him to tell the group how his bingo run was made, e.g., down from A to M, across from E to H, and so on.

Renewable Energy BINGO Instructions

Renewable Energy Bingo is a great icebreaker for a NEED workshop or conference. As a classroom activity, it also makes a great introduction to an energy unit.

2Preparation �5 minutes

Time �45 minutes

�Biomass Bingo—Energy Stories and More

�Change a Light Bingo—Energy Conservation Contract

�Coal Bingo—Coal guides

�Energy Bingo—Energy Games and Icebreakers

�Energy Efficiency Bingo— School Energy Experts and School Energy Managers

�Hydrogen Bingo—H2 Educate

�Hydropower Bingo— Hydropower guides

�Nuclear Energy Bingo— Nuclear guides

�Oil and Natural Gas Bingo—Oil and Natural Gas guides

�Science of Energy Bingo— Science of Energy guides

�Solar Bingo—Solar guides

�Transportation Bingo— Transportation guides

�Wind Energy Bingo—Wind guides

Bingos are available onseveral different topics.Check out these resources formore bingo options!

RENEWABLE ENERGY BINGO


�Now you need to verify the winner’s results. Ask the bingo winner to call out the first person’s name on his bingo run. That player then stands and the bingo winner asks him the question which he previously answered during the 20-minute session. For example, if the statement was “can name at least three renewable energy sources,” the player must now name three sources. If he can answer the question correctly, the bingo winner calls out the next person’s name on his bingo run. However, if he does not answer the question correctly, the bingo winner does not have bingo after all and must sit down with the rest of the players. You should continue to point to players until another person yells “Energy Bingo.”

wood, crops, manure, garbage, landfill gas, alcohol fuels,

ethanol, and biodiesel

in electromagnetic waves (or transverse waves)

California

Solar energy

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pumped storage or run of river hydroelectric power plant, tidal

power, wave power, ocean thermal energy conservation

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The national average is $0.126 per kWh for residential

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A. Has been to a renewable power plant

B. Knows which state generates the most geothermal energy

C. Can name at least three renewable energy sources

D. Knows the percentage of electricity produced by renewable sources in the U.S.

E. Can name two types of biomass

F. Knows the source of energy that drives the water cycle

G. Can name two factors to consider when siting a wind farm

H. Has used a solar clothes dryer

I. Has seen a modern wind turbine

J. Knows the renewable source that produces the most energy in the U.S.

K. Knows the renewable source that produces the most electricity in the U.S.

L. Knows the cost per kilowatt-hour of electricity for residential customers

M. Knows how radiant energy travels through space

N. Can name two kinds of hydropower

O. Has used wind energy for transportation

P. Can name the device in a hydropower plant that captures the energy of flowing water


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plantB. Knows which state generates the

most geothermal energyC. Can name at least three

renewable energy sources D. Knows the percentage of

electricity produced by renewable sources in the U.S.

E. Can name two types of biomass

F. Knows the source of energy that drives the water cycle

G. Can name two factors to consider when siting a wind farm

H. Has used a solar clothes dryer

I. Has seen a modern wind turbine

J. Knows the renewable source that produces the most energy in the U.S.

K. Knows the renewable source that produces the most electricity in the U.S.

L. Knows the cost per kilowatt-hour of electricity for residential customers

M. Knows how radiant energy travels through space

N. Can name two kinds of hydropower

O. Has used wind energy for transportation

P. Can name the device in a hydropower plant that captures the energy of flowing water


e Forms of Energy PuzzleRead “What is Energy?”. In each puzzle piece, write one fact that answers: What is energy? What are the forms of energy (Energy is…)? How do we use each form of energy? Does energy disappear? Add colorful pictures or designs. Cut pieces apart along the lines.


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ACROSS

5. The energy we use to run many machines.

7. Sugars give us energy to _____.

8. Energy doesn’t disappear; it changes to

another _____.

DOWN

1. We use _____ energy to see.

2. We use energy to _____ from place to place.

3. Energy gives us _____ to keep us warm.

4. _____ is the ability to do work.

6. Energy is the power to make a _____.


e History of Energy TimelineRead “History of Energy.” Underline the name of each energy source and how it was used. Cut out the symbols below. Glue them in order along the timeline sheet on page 12. Next to each symbol, describe how they used each energy source.


e History of Energy Timeline Sheet

Today

Early Humans5,000 Years Ago

2,500 Years Ago

200 Years ago

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BiomassFill in the blanks with the words in the word bank at the bottom of the page. Use each word only once.

1. Biomass is any __________________________ that was alive a short time ago.

2. Biomass is a __________________________ energy source, because we can always grow

more plants.

3. We __________________________ most biomass to make heat.

4. We burn garbage in a __________________________ plant to make

__________________________ .

5. When biomass rots, it forms a __________________________ called

__________________________ that we can use for energy.

6. Biomass can be turned into a liquid fuel like gasoline called

__________________________.

7. Most of the biomass we use is __________________________.

8. Plants __________________________ energy from the sun in their roots and leaves.

Word Bank� burn� electricity� ethanol� gas

� material � methane� renewable� store

� waste-to-energy� wood


CoalFill in the blanks with the words in the word bank at the bottom of the page. Use each word only once.

1. Coal is called a __________________________ because it was made from plants millions

to hundreds of millions of years ago.

2. Coal is __________________________; you can’t make more in a short time.

3. When coal is near the surface, the Earth is scraped off the coal in a

__________________________.

4. To reach coal buried far underground, __________________________ are dug. This is

called __________________________ mining.

5. Making the mined land usable again is called __________________________.

6. Coal is burned in a power plant to make __________________________.

7. Most coal is moved by __________________________ and __________________________.

8. Coal __________________________ the air when it is burned.

9. Power plants use __________________________ to clean the emissions from burning the

coal.

Word Bank � barges � deep � electricity � fossil fuel

� nonrenewable � pollutes � reclamation � scrubbers

� shafts � surface mine � trains


GeothermalFill in the blanks with the words in the word bank at the bottom of the page. Use each word only once.

1. The Greek word for Earth is __________________________.

2. The Greek word for heat is __________________________.

3. The center of the Earth has an iron __________________________.

4. Hot melted rock inside the Earth is called __________________________.

5. The Earth layer with rock and magma is the __________________________.

6. The shell of the Earth is called the __________________________.

7. The heat inside the Earth will always be there. We call geothermal a

__________________________ energy source.

8. When hot water inside the Earth comes to the surface, it can form

__________________________.

9. A geothermal mountain called a __________________________ will sometimes pour out

hot __________________________, which was once magma.

10. Geothermal power plants make __________________________.

Word Bank � core � crust � electricity � geo

� hot springs � lava � magma � mantle

� renewable � therme � volcano


HydropowerFill in the blanks with the words in the word bank at the bottom of the page. Use each word only once.

1. Hydro means __________________________.

2. The movement of water between the Earth and the clouds is called the

__________________________.

3. When water turns into a gas it is called __________________________.

4. The force that moves water from high ground to lower ground is

__________________________.

5. We can build a __________________________ across a river to control the flow of water

and form a lake called a __________________________.

6. In a hydropower plant, the water flows through a tube called a

__________________________ and spins a __________________________ to make

__________________________.

7. The water cycle will keep water moving on the Earth; we call hydropower a

__________________________ energy source.

Word Bank � dam � electricity � gravity � penstock

� renewable � reservoir � turbine � water

� water cycle � water vapor


Natural GasFill in the blanks with the words in the word bank at the bottom of the page. Use each word only once.

1. Natural gas is called a __________________________ because it was made from marine

plants and animals hundreds of millions of years ago.

2. We can’t make natural gas in a short time, so we say it is a __________________________

energy source.

3. The energy in natural gas once came from the __________________________.

4. Natural gas is underground; we drill __________________________ to find it.

5. Decaying garbage makes a gas called __________________________.

6. We add a smell like __________________________ to natural gas so we know if there is a

leak.

7. __________________________ use natural gas for heat.

8. __________________________ use natural gas to make products.

9. Power plants __________________________ natural gas to make electricity.

� burn � factories � fossil fuel

� homes � methane � nonrenewable

� rotten eggs � sun � wells

Word Bank


PetroleumFill in the blanks with the words in the word bank at the bottom of the page. Use each word only once.

1. Petroleum is called a __________________________ because it was made from marine


2. Another name for petroleum is __________________________.

3. We can’t make more petroleum in a short time, so we say it is a

__________________________ energy source.

4. Some oil is underground; we drill __________________________ to find it.

5. Some oil is under the ocean; we use oil __________________________ to reach it and

pump it to the surface.

6. We move petroleum by __________________________ and

__________________________.

7. After we pump petroleum from the ground, we send it to a __________________________

where some is made into __________________________.

8. We __________________________ 48 percent of the oil we use from other countries.

9. Burning petroleum products causes air __________________________.

� wells � fossil fuel � gasoline

� import � nonrenewable � oil

� pipelines � pollution � refinery

� rigs � ships

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PropaneFill in the blanks with the words in the word bank at the bottom of the page. Use each word only once.

1. Propane is called a __________________________ because it was formed from marine


2. We can’t make more propane in a short time, so we say it is a

__________________________ energy source.

3. Propane is found underground, mixed with __________________________ and

__________________________.

4. At home, we use propane to fuel barbecue __________________________.

5. When we put propane gas under __________________________, it turns into a

__________________________.

6. We store liquid propane in __________________________ and move it from place to place

with __________________________.

7. Propane is called a __________________________ fuel because it is easy to move as a

liquid.

Word Bank � fossil fuel � grills � liquid � natural gas � nonrenewable

� petroleum � portable � pressure � tanks

� trucks


SolarFill in the blanks with the words in the word bank at the bottom of the page. Use each word only once.

1. We get solar energy from the __________________________, which is a big ball of

__________________________.

2. Solar energy travels to the Earth in __________________________.

3. The sun will always shine, so we say solar energy is a __________________________

energy source.

4. Plants __________________________ solar energy in their leaves.

5. Some solar energy is __________________________ that helps us see.

6. Solar energy can turn into __________________________ when it hits things.

7. People use __________________________ on their roofs to heat their homes and water.

8. Solar calculators use __________________________ to turn energy from the sun into

__________________________.

Word Bank � electricity � gas � heat � light

� rays � renewable � solar cells � solar collectors

� sun � store


UraniumFill in the blanks with the words in the word bank at the bottom of the page. Use each word only once.

1. Everything in the world is made of __________________________.

2. At the center of an atom is the __________________________. It is made of

__________________________ and __________________________.

3. Moving around the nucleus are __________________________.

4. The energy stored in atoms is __________________________.

5. Uranium is buried underground. We can’t make more, so we call uranium a

__________________________ energy source.

6. Uranium atoms can be split; we call this __________________________.

7. When uranium atoms are split, energy is released as __________________________ and

__________________________.

8. In a nuclear power plant, we split uranium atoms and use the heat to make

__________________________.

Word Bank � atoms � electricity � electrons � fission

� heat � neutrons � nonrenewable � nuclear energy

� nucleus � protons � radiation


WindFill in the blanks with the words in the word bank at the bottom of the page. Use each word only once.

1. The __________________________ shines on the Earth. The __________________________

heats up faster than the water. The warm air over the land __________________________.

The __________________________ air over the water moves in to take its place. This

__________________________ is wind.

2. The sun will always shine; the wind will blow. We call wind a __________________________

energy source.

3. A __________________________ can capture the energy in the wind.

4. The spinning blades of a wind turbine turn a __________________________ to make

__________________________.

5. Sometimes there are many wind turbines together to make electricity. This is called a

__________________________.

Word Bank � cool � electricity � generator � land

� moving air � renewable � rises � sun

� wind farm � wind turbine


Energy Source Matching 1Write the number of the energy source on the line next to its symbol.

1. Petroleum (oil)

2. Wind

3. Biomass

4. Uranium

5. Propane

6. Solar

7. Geothermal

8. Hydropower

9. Coal

10. Natural Gas

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Energy Source Matching 2Write the number of the energy source on the line next to its definition.

1. Petroleum (oil)

2. Wind

3. Biomass

4. Uranium

5. Propane

6. Solar

7. Geothermal

8. Hydropower

9. Coal

10. Natural Gas

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Energy from heat inside the Earth.

Energy from flowing water.

Energy from wood, waste, and garbage.

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Energy from splitting atoms.

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Fossil fuel for cars, trucks, and jets.

Fossil fuel gas moved by pipeline.

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e Energy Source Crossword

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2. The energy of moving air.

5. The portable gas.

6. Energy from the sun.

7. Gas moved in pipelines.

8. An atom of this element can be split.

9. Black, solid fossil fuel.

DOWN

1. The energy in waste and wood.

3. Heat energy from inside the Earth.

4. The energy in �owing water.

5. Liquid fossil fuel.


Energy Source SuperheroRead about one source of energy in the Elementary Energy Infobook. Underline the sentences describ-ing how the source of energy is used. Create a superhero to represent your source of energy:

1. Give your superhero a name. Write it beside the boots.2. Draw a face, hair, mask, hat and/or other superhero accessories.3. Draw a logo inside the chest plate. The logo represents your source of energy.4. Color a costume on your superhero.

In the space around the drawing, describe how we use the source of energy. Write at least three examples.

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Energy Source Trading Cards

1. Choose five different sources of energy and research them in the Elementary Energy Infobook. Use a 4x6 index card to create a trading card for each source you chose.

2. On the blank side of the index card:p draw a picture of the source of energy,p draw a decorative background, andp make the card colorful.

3. On the back, include:p the energy source’s name,p whether it is renewable or nonrenewable, andp three facts about the source of energy.

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Hydrogen• can come from renewable and nonrenewable sources

1. secondary energy source2. hydrogen is a gas3. most common gas in the universe


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Draw a circle around the renewables.

Draw a square around the nonrenewables.


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Part 1

Calculate how much of the energy we use in the U.S. comes from renewable energy sources. Calculate how much comes from nonrenewable sources.

Part 2

Make a pie chart showing the percentage of energy that comes from nonrenewables and renewables. Color renewables and nonrenewables different colors.

Nonrenewable: _____________ %

Renewable: _____________ %

**Total does not add up to 100% due to independent rounding.Data: Energy Information Administration

BIOMASS 4.9%Uses: heating, electricity,transportation

COAL 14.6%Uses: electricity,manufacturing

GEOTHERMAL 0.2%Uses: heating, electricity

HYDROPOWER 2.5%Uses: electricity

PETROLEUM 37.0%Uses: transportation,manufacturing - includes propane

PROPANE Uses: heating,manufacturing

URANIUM 8.7%Uses: electricity

WIND 2.2%Uses: electricity

SOLAR 0.6%Uses: heating, electricity

RENEWABLENONRENEWABLE

U.S. Energy Consumption by Source, 2016

NATURAL GAS 29.2%Uses: heating, manufacturing, electricity - includes propane

*Propane consumption is included in petroleum and natural gas totals.


e Energy Source Foldables1. Fold pages 31 and 33 along the dotted lines.

2. Cut out the energy sidekick character strips on the thick, solid line.

3. Cut around the top, right side, and bottom of each character. Don’t cut near the fold.

4. Sort the characters into two piles: nonrenewables and renewables.

5. Choose two sheets of construction paper. Glue all the nonrenewable resources onto one sheet, and all the renewable resources onto the other. Glue only the back flap of each character to the paper.

6. Inside each character, describe the source of energy:

How is it formed?

How do we use it?

Share one fact about it.


Energy Source Foldables


e Where We Get the Energy We Use

Make a graph showing how much energy each source provides the United States. Write the names of the energy sources in the boxes at the bottom of the graph. Fill in the columns to show the percentage each source provides. Use a different color or pattern for each column.

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P E R C E N T A G E O F E N E R G Y T H E S O U R C E P R O V I D E S50%

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**Total does not add up to 100% due to independent rounding.Data: Energy Information Administration

BIOMASS 4.9%Uses: heating, electricity,transportation

COAL 14.6%Uses: electricity,manufacturing

GEOTHERMAL 0.2%Uses: heating, electricity

HYDROPOWER 2.5%Uses: electricity

PETROLEUM 37.0%Uses: transportation,manufacturing - includes propane

PROPANE Uses: heating,manufacturing

URANIUM 8.7%Uses: electricity

WIND 2.2%Uses: electricity

SOLAR 0.6%Uses: heating, electricity

RENEWABLENONRENEWABLE

U.S. Energy Consumption by Source, 2016

NATURAL GAS 29.2%Uses: heating, manufacturing, electricity - includes propane

*Propane consumption is included in petroleum and natural gas totals.


e Parts of an AtomWrite the names of the parts of an atom on the lines.


Electricity 1Fill in the blanks with the words in the word bank at the bottom of the page. Use each word only once.

1. In the center of an atom there are __________________________ that have a positive

__________________________.

2. Electrons move around the nucleus in shells, or __________________________, and have

a __________________________ charge.

3. Opposite charges __________________________ each other.

4. __________________________ have north and south __________________________.

5. The north poles of magnets __________________________ each other.

6. Magnets have a force called a __________________________.

7. Magnets can push __________________________ out of their shells; moving electrons is

__________________________.

Word Bank � attract � charge � electricity � electrons

� energy levels � magnetic field � magnets � negative

� poles � protons � repel


MagnetsDoes each set of magnets repel or attract? Circle the correct answer.



1. A factory that makes electricity is a __________________________.

2. Power plants use __________________________ and __________________________ of

copper wire to make electricity.

3. A giant wheel, called a __________________________, spins a coil of wire inside big

magnets to produce a __________________________.

4. Many __________________________, such as coal and natural gas, are used to spin the

turbine and make __________________________.

5. Electricity flows in a big loop called a __________________________.

6. From the power plant, lots of electricity flows through large

__________________________ held up by __________________________.

7. When electricity reaches the town, smaller wires, called __________________________,

carry the electricity to __________________________ on __________________________.

Word Bank � circuit � coils � distribution lines � electricity � electric poles

� fuels � houses � magnetic field � magnets � power plant

� power towers � transmission lines � turbine


Electricity Generation Chain

Read about “Electricity”. Cut apart the paper strips on the dotted lines. Place in order describing how natural gas generates electricity. Use glue to attach the links to each other in order.

The steam flows through pipes to a turbine.

Electrons in the copper wire flow into power lines.

Natural gas burns in the furnace.

As the turbine spins, a big coil of copper wire inside a generator spins, too.

The copper wire spins inside big magnets.

A turbine is a giant wheel. As steam pushes the turbine, the wheel moves.

These moving electrons are the electricity that powers our houses.

Natural gas comes from deep underground and is sent to a power plant.

The fire heats water changing it into steam.

A magnetic field pushes and pulls electrons in the copper wire.


e Energy Safety PosterSometimes, energy can be dangerous. It is important to know the dangers and how to be safe. Read about “Energy Safety”. Choose either natural gas, petroleum, propane, or electricity. Create a safety poster with facts, colorful pictures, and tips to be safe using the energy source.


e 4 Rs BookmarkRead about “Saving Energy”. Make two bookmarks encouraging students to reduce, reuse, repair, or recycle. Cut out the rectangles. Write specific facts and tips on the bookmarks. Add colorful pictures and designs. Keep one and give one away!


e Saving Energy SelfieRead about “Saving Energy”. Describe four ways you can use less electricity or less energy when you’re at home. Choose your favorite idea and take a selfie of yourself in action. Print your photo and attach it below. Or, draw your selfie in action saving energy at home.

I use less electricity at home by _____________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________________

I use less electricity at home by _____________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________________

I use less energy at home by ________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________________

I use less energy at home by ________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________________


e Critical Thinking Questions1. Energy does a lot for us. Which of its jobs do you think is the most important? Why?

2. Write a paragraph explaining all the ways you could use biomass in a day.

3. Do you think people mining for coal should have to use reclamation on the land? Why or why not?

4. Which layer of the Earth do you think is the most important? Why?

5. Two drops of water meet in a cloud. They start talking about their last trip to Earth. One went

through a hydropower plant. The other helped provide water for wheat to grow. They got into

an argument over who did a more important job. Write a dialogue between the two water drops.

6. What do you think some of the problems would be in capturing methane gas from rotting garbage?

7. Explain how you use petroleum in your life. Can you reduce the amount of petroleum you use?

How?

8. Explain why we switch propane into a liquid. Draw a picture to illustrate your explanation.

9. Do you think the sun’s light or heat is more important? Explain your answer.

10. The radiation from nuclear fuel can be dangerous if not taken care of properly. Describe at least

two other things that can be dangerous if not taken care of properly.

11. Draw a picture of a wind farm. Include and label as many details as you can.

12. Add at least 5 more energy words to one of the crossword puzzles. Make sure they attach to a

current letter. Write clues for your words.

13. Explain, with diagrams and words, what “opposite charges attract each other” means.

14. When we flip a switch, our lights go on. When we plug something in, and turn it on, it works. We

don’t think about where electricity comes from. Pretend you are a spark of electricity. Explain

your journey from an energy resource to your game console or system.

44 ANSWERS ©2018 The NEED Project Elementary Energy Infobook Activities www.NEED.org

e Forms of Energy Crossword

ACROSS

5. The energy we use to run many machines.

7. Sugars give us energy to _____.

8. Energy doesn’t disappear; it changes to

another _____.

DOWN

1. We use _____ energy to see.

2. We use energy to _____ from place to place.

3. Energy gives us _____ to keep us warm.

4. _____ is the ability to do work.

6. Energy is the power to make a _____.

©2018 The NEED Project Elementary Energy Infobook Activities www.NEED.org ANSWERS 45

e History of Energy Timeline Sheet

Today

Early Humans5,000 Years Ago

2,500 Years Ago

200 Years ago

1821

1861

1859

Sun used for light and heat.

Fire used for heat, light, protection, cooking, and making tools.

Wood used to make fire.

Wind used for transportation.

Water used to power water wheel.

Wind used to power wind mills.

Coal burned and used to make clay pots.

Oil burned and used for light.

Natural gas used to heat salt water for salt.

Geothermal is used to heat homes.

Natural gas used to light homes and streets.

Coal used for heat, to power trains, and to make things.

Oil used to make kerosene for light.


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proton

neutron

electron

nucleus

energy level



1. In the center of an atom there are __________________________ that have a positive

__________________________.

2. Electrons move around the nucleus in shells, or __________________________, and have a

__________________________ charge.

3. Opposite charges __________________________ each other.

4. __________________________ have north and south __________________________.

5. The north poles of magnets __________________________ each other.

6. Magnets have a force called a __________________________.

7. Magnets can push __________________________ out of their shells; moving electrons is

__________________________.

Word Bank �attract �charge �electricity �electrons

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1. A factory that makes electricity is a __________________________.

2. Power plants use __________________________ and __________________________ of

copper wire to make electricity.

3. A giant wheel, called a __________________________, spins a coil of wire inside big

magnets to produce a __________________________.

4. Many __________________________, such as coal, are used to spin the turbine and make

__________________________.

5. Electricity flows in a big loop called a __________________________.

6. From the power plant, lots of electricity flows through large

__________________________ held up by __________________________.

7. When electricity reaches the town, smaller wires, called __________________________,

carry the electricity to __________________________ on __________________________.

Word Bank �circuit �coils �distribution lines �electricity �electric poles

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Electricity Generation Chain

Read about “Electricity”. Cut apart the paper strips on the dotted lines. Place in order describing how natural gas generates electricity. Use glue to attach the links to each other in order.

1. Natural gas comes from deep underground and is sent to a power plant.

2. Natural gas burns in the furnace.

3. The fire heats water changing it into steam.

4. The steam flows through pipes to a turbine.

5. A turbine is a giant wheel. As steam pushes against the turbine, the wheel moves.

6. As the turbine spins, a big coil of copper wire inside a generator spins, too.

7. The copper wire spins inside big magnets.

8. A magnetic field pushes and pulls electrons in the copper wire.

9. Electrons in the copper wire flow into power lines.

10. These moving electrons are the electricity that powers our houses.


1. Energy does a lot for us. Which of its jobs do you think is the most important? Why?

Answers will vary, but may include powering our electronics and appliances, allowing us to move and grow, allowing plants to grow and provide food, and powering vehicles.

2. Write a paragraph explaining all the ways you could use biomass in a day.

Paragraphs may include burning wood to make a fire or cook food, burning garbage to make electricity, and using biofuels to power cars.

3. Do you think people mining for coal should have to use reclamation on the land? Why or why not?

Students should pick yes or no, and explain why the land should be taken care of after it has been used for mining or why not.

4. Which layer of the Earth do you think is the most important? Why?

Answers may vary, but should include a good description of the layer students pick as well as a statement about why their layer is more important than the other two.

5. Two drops of water meet in a cloud. They start talking about their last trip to Earth. One went through a hydropower plant. The other helped provide water for wheat to grow. They got into an argument over who did a more important job. Write a dialogue between the two water drops.

Dialogues should describe how the water droplets got to their “job sites” as well as how each droplet does work. The dialogue should also include a discus-sion of why each job is important, and potentially even identify a winning droplet with a more convincing argument.

6. What do you think some of the problems would be in capturing methane gas from rotting garbage?

Answers will vary, but may include that gases can escape easily so it must be trapped at the landfill. Students may suggest collection methods as well.

7. Explain how you use petroleum in your life. Can you reduce the amount of petroleum you use? How?

Students will likely suggest that they use a lot of petroleum in transportation from place to place. Students may also mention that many of the products they use every day, such as plastics, medicines, etc., are made from petroleum. Student answers should include descriptions of items used and a suggestion for reduction, like carpooling or using recycled materials.

8. Explain why we switch propane into a liquid. Draw a picture to illustrate your explanation.

Student explanations should describe that liquids take up less space than a gas, and that it makes it easier to move around and control use. Student illus-trations may include size comparisons or examples of propane in use.

9. Do you think the sun’s light or heat is more important? Explain your answer.

Answers will vary. Students should pick light or heat, and explain why their choice is more important.

10.The radiation from nuclear fuel can be dangerous if not taken care of properly. Describe at least two other things that can be dangerous if not taken care of properly.

Answers will vary. Students may describe things like pets, firearms, cleaning supplies, gasoline, or even light bulbs.

11.Draw a picture of a wind farm. Include and label as many details as you can.

Pictures will vary, but should include more than one wind turbine and show detail of the turbines and where they are located.

12.Add at least 5 more energy words to one of the crossword puzzles. Make sure they attach to a current letter. Write clues for your words.

Answers will vary.

13.Explain, with diagrams and words, what “opposite charges attract each other” means.

Answers should describe or show a scenario with two different items close to each other. Student examples may include magnets, or even people coupled together who are different.

14.When we flip a switch, our lights go on. When we plug something in, and turn it on, it works. We don’t think about where electricity comes from. Pretend you are a spark of electricity. Explain your journey from an energy resource to your game console or system.

Students may identify the energy resource they begin as (uranium, coal, etc.). Students may explain how that resource turns into electricity. They should trace the path from the power plant to the transmission lines, to their homes. A diagram can be found in the “Electricity Travels through Wires” section of the Elementary Energy Infobook that may be helpful to reference.

e Critical Thinking Questions Answer Key


Elementary Energy Infobook Activities Evaluation Form

State: ___________ Grade Level: ___________ Number of Students: __________

1. Did you conduct all of the activities in the guide? Yes No

2. Were the instructions clear and easy to follow? Yes No

3. Did the activities meet your academic objectives? Yes No

4. Were the activities age appropriate? Yes No

5. Were the allotted times sufficient to conduct the activities? Yes No

6. Were the activities easy to use? Yes No

7. Was the preparation required acceptable for the activities? Yes No

8. Were the students interested and motivated? Yes No

9. Was the energy knowledge content age appropriate? Yes No

10. Would you teach this guide again? Yes No Please explain any ‘no’ statement below.

How would you rate the guide overall? excellent good fair poor

How would your students rate the guide overall? excellent good fair poor

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