This activity will be completed using Google Sheets. It is important that students use a Google account during this session.

The earth is polluted and current forms of energy (such as oil and gas) will run out. The earth is filled with sun, wind, and WATER which are renewable and will not run out over time. Harnessing water to be used as a form of renewable energy is called hydro energy. So what percentage of YOUR state do you think is water covered? Is the West really drier?

Let's take a look at data from the U.S. Census Bureau, do some calculations, and find out!