UCLA, GK-12 Science and Engineering of the Environment of Los Angeles

STUDENT HANDOUT

Alternative Energy Sources

1. What are the advantages and disadvantages to using coal/oil/hydrocarbons as a source of fuel?

2. List all the different types of energy sources you know. Put a star next to the three you think are the best.

3. What is the law of conservation of energy?

4. List as many forms of energy as you can remember or find in your book.

Draw a picture showing how you think __________ is used as an energy source - show how the energy is actually converted. (Only draw in the ‘before discussion’ area).

Before discussion

After discussion

Through what forms is energy converted?

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Draw a picture showing how you think __________ is used as an energy source - show how the energy is actually converted. (Only draw in the ‘before discussion’ area).

Before discussion

After discussion

Through what forms is energy converted?

From:

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Draw a picture showing how you think __________ is used as an energy source - show how the energy is actually converted. (Only draw in the ‘before discussion’ area).

Before discussion

After discussion

Through what forms is energy converted?

From:

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Post-lab Questions:

1. Show your understanding of the energy sources by drawing in the ‘after discussion’ areas.

2. Which energy source do you feel is the most promising? Why?