Renewable vs. Nonrenewable

Renewable vs. Nonrenewable

Let's review this week's lessons.

Let's begin with Monday. On Monday, we reviewed fossil fuels. Would anyone like to explain what they are?

Multiple Select

Fossil Fuels (Choose 3 correct answers.)

• considered nonrenewable resources

• cause pollution in the atmosphere

• are renewable resources

• oil, coal and natural gas

Very Good! Fossil Fuels come from dead plants in animals. They formed millions of years ago. They are found underneath's earth's crust. Fossil fuels create coal, natural gas, and oil.

Video on Discovery Education

Nonrenewable resources: 2 min. 30 seconds

On Tuesday, we learned that fossil fuels are nonrenewable resources. Nonrenewable means that once we use all of the coal, natural gas, and oil, it can't be used again. We have a limited supply of fossil fuels.

Why can't it be used again?

Multiple Choice

Why can't fossil fuels be used again, why are they "limited".

• it takes millions of years to form

• it takes too long to find

• it's buried too deep into earth's cruse

We also learned that scientists have created ways to use more renewable resources. Renewable means that this type of energy can be used over and over again. Which of the following is an example of renewable energy?

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Renewable Resources - 2 minutes

Multiple Choice

Which natural resource is a renewable energy resource?

• coal

• oil

• natural gas

• sun (solar)

Very Good, the sun is a renewable energy source. We use the sunlight to charge solar panels.

What is the name of another renewable resource?

Open Ended

Write the name of another renewable resource?

On Wednesday, we learned that their are other renewable resources such as plants, animals, and hydropower.

Why do you think scientists are working hard to discover renewable energy?

Open Ended

Why do you think scientist are working to discover renewable energy sources?

Very good answer! Today in Seesaw you will read about Going Green. The story takes place in California and the author explains how windmills are being used to help produce electricity. You will need to read the passage, annotate the text, and summarize the article.

Open Ended

Do you have any questions for me about today's lesson?