16 Energy Sources
Chapter 16: Energy Sources
Labs
Solar Heating, p. 507
Solar powered engines
The Mean Green Machine!
Assessments & Concept Reinforcement
Section Review Questions for Chapter 16 - due by midnight of Session 4
Instructor Form
Chapter 16 Review Questions p 512 - due by midnight of Session 5
Student eForm of Chapter Review
Instructor Form
Math Skills
Interpreting Graphs & Tables
Percentages
Algebraic rearrangement of equations
Metric Units and Conversion Factors
Significant Figures & Rounding
Objectives
Section 1: Fossil Fuels
Discuss properties and uses of fossil fuels.
Explain how fossil fuels are formed.
Describe how the chemical energy in fossil fuels is converted into electrical energy.
Section 2: Nuclear Energy
Explain how a nuclear reactor converts nuclear energy to thermal energy.
Describe advantages and disadvantages of using nuclear energy to produce electricity.
Discuss nuclear fusion as a possible energy source.
Section 3: Renewable Energy Sources
Analyze the need for alternate energy sources.
Describe alternate methods for generating electricity.
Compare the advantages and disadvantages of various alternate energy sources.