Renewable energy alternatives have many benefits, as well as financial, ecological, and social concerns.

Renewable energy alternatives have many benefits, as well as financial, ecological, and social concerns. Not every renewable energy source is a viable option for all climates. Knowing where the energy source works best may influence where projects are started. Though, it is important to keep in mind that no region should rely solely on one form of energy. A diverse energy grid is the most resilient and secure.

The concerns explain the slow implementation of these energy sources. Covering all these concerns is beyond the scope of this course, but in this activity, we will discuss both the benefits and issues associated with renewable energy alternatives. You will select an energy alternative to research and provide your findings in a presentation.

Each person will choose an energy alternative to research. To claim your preferred alternative, follow the directions on the previous page to claim your choice. Make sure your choice has not been chosen already, though some options can be completed by two people (working as individuals – NOT together). You should claim your choice before doing the research to make sure all topics are covered and no topic is covered by too many people.

Note: For the final, you may be asked to discuss the benefits and concerns of multiple energy alternatives. These presentations can serve as helpful resources for studying.

PRESENTATION REQUIREMENTS

For your presentation, you should include:

A brief summary of how your alternative operates. Many energy sources will be explaining the turbine system previously mentioned. Solar works quite differently.

Describe the benefits of using your form of energy. Be specific. Avoid vague terms such as “sustainable” or “environmentally friendly.”

Describe some of the problems associated with your energy source. For one of those concerns, explain a solution used to mitigate or address the issue

At least one picture representing your alternative

Interesting facts are also encouraged!

When building your presentation, evaluate your sources for credibility. Hypothetically, for most of these topics, the presentation can be built solely using your book, minus the visuals. Drawdown.orgLinks to an external site. may be a helpful resource, especially for electricity alternatives. If you are uncertain about a source, you may ask your instructor.

You do not have to record the presentation. Therefore, your presentation should include complete sentences and full thoughts where others can simply read your thoughts.

Post your presentation below when you are finished.

You are responsible for looking over the other presentations to study for the test.