WebQuestRenewable Energy

Erin Miller

EDU 505

Introduction

In the evolving world we are living in with oil becoming more expensive, people are coming up with and using different ways to create energy.

Throughout this Webquest you will explore many new alternative energies and the benefits they have on society.

Task

• You will work with a partner• Choose one of the following alternative

energies to research and share the findings with the class

• Wind - Biomass• Solar - Fuel Cell• Geothermal• Hydroelectric

Process

On your quest answer the following questions on a PowerPoint presentation

Make sure to use your skills that you have previously learned when creating a PowerPoint

Use graphics to make the presentation more interesting

Answer ALL the questions asked All group members must be active participants in

collecting information and contributing to the final outcome of the quest.

Process

1. Name and define the alternative energy

2. Describe the process of how the energy is created/ stored.

3. Where are the ideal locations?

4. Is the energy source creating more jobs, list jobs.

5. Explain why this resource is better for the environment.

6. Include pictures/ visuals of your topic.

Resources

You should have at least 4 resources. Here are some to get you started but you are

not limited to these resources. Altenergy Alt Energy News Alternative energy National Geographic Video Energy Refuge

Evaluation

You and your partner will be evaluated based on the rubric on the next page.

It is important during presentations you remember to be respectful of the people that are presenting.

1 2 3 4 5

Information Had little to no information about the energy topic

Had a little bit of information about the energy topic

Had a decent amount of information about the energy topic , had a hard time relaying information

Had information about the energy topic and knew what was being talked about

Had a lot of information about the energy topic and was very knowledgeable about it

Power point Was very unorganized with unrelated information

Did not have relevant pictures or information

Many slides were difficult to read and information was not organized

A one or two slides were difficult to read because of color, font etc

Had relevant pictures and information, easily could be read

Resources Had no resources Had one resource Had 2 resources Had 3 resources Had 4 or more resources

Presentation Could not hear you and spoke directly from slides

People in the front could hear you and spoke some from the slides

Most people could hear you, some hesitation and did not read work for work from slides

Spoke clearly with few pauses, did not read word for word

Spoke nice and loud and did not read directly from slides, added in more information

Observant during other presentations

Was extremely rude and did not pay attention

Was rude and did pay attention a few times

Had to be asked to stop talking three or more times had computer open

Had to be asked to stop talking once

Was very respectful during presentations

Conclusion

After all of the presentations you should have gained a new knowledge of renewable resources and how they are helping out our environment!

What was your favorite renewable resource that you would incorporate into your life?