Unit 7 focuses on the various forms and sources of energy humans use to power our world. The unit begins by investigating the variety of energy resources available on Earth first nonrenewable and next renewable forms. In the second half of the unit, we investigate energy efficiency, sustainability and how to make the most of our remaining energy resources.
Fossil Fuel
Nuclear Fuel
Commercial vs. Subsistence Energy Source
Energy Efficiency
Capacity
Combined Cycle
Cogeneration
Coal, Petroleum and Natural Gas
Oil Sands, Bitumen and Liquid Coal
Energy Intensity
Hubbert Curve
Nuclear Fission vs. Fusion
Radioactive Waste
Nuclear Accidents
Peak Demand
Energy Conservation
Passive Solar Design
Nonrenewable vs. Renewable vs. Nondepletable
Biofuel and Biodiesel
Modern vs. Fossil Carbon
Biomass, Wind, Water and Solar Energy
Flex-Fuel Vehicles
Photovoltaic Solar Cells
Fuel Cell
Smart Grid