Understanding Blackouts in Ergstown

What is the main purpose of the lesson on energy conversions?

• To discuss the importance of renewable energy

• To learn about different types of energy

• To understand the history of Ergstown

• To investigate why blackouts occur and how to solve them

What are students encouraged to do when observing the pictures of Ergstown?

• Draw their own version of the town

• Take notes and compare the images

• Ignore the differences in the pictures

• Focus only on the people in the images

What should students focus on while watching the blackout video?

• The type of camera used

• The changes and reactions during the blackout

• The color of the sky

• The time of day the video was shot

What is the first part of the Seesaw activity?

• Write a poem about energy

• Write a story about Ergstown

• List three things noticed about the blackout

• Create a drawing of the blackout

What is one potential problem caused by blackouts?

• Increased visibility

• No one can see anything

• More energy is produced

• The town becomes quieter