Grade: High School - 4

Env.2.4
Recognize and describe the different sources of energy, including fossil fuels, nuclear, and alternative sources of energy provided by water, wind, geothermal, biomass/biofuels, and the sun.

I Can Statements Academic Vocabulary
I can identify different sources of energy.

I can describe different sources of energy.

Energy
Fossil fuel
Nuclear
Solar energy
Hydrothermal energy
Wind energy
Biomass
Biofuel
Renewable
Nonrenewable

Cross Cutting Concepts
Cause and Effect
Systems and System Models
Looking Back Looking Ahead
Recognize and explain that the amount of life any environment can support is limited by the available energy, water, oxygen, nutrients and minerals, and by the ability of ecosystems to recycle organic materials from the remains of dead organisms. (Env.2.3)

Describe the positive and negative environmental impacts of obtaining and utilizing various renewable and nonrenewable energy resources in Indiana. Determine which energy resources are the most beneficial and efficient. (7.ESS.7)

 Give examples of the various forms and uses of fossil fuels and nuclear energy in our society. (Env.2.5)

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