Energy Consumption Rates across the USA and the World
https://serc.carleton.edu/sp/library/google_earth/examples/energy.html
https://serc.carleton.edu/sp/library/google_earth/examples/energy.html
Glenn A. Richard, SERC - Pedagogy in Action Collection
Activity takes about two class periods but may take longer depending on teaching strategies.
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Climate Literacy
This Activity builds on the following concepts of Climate Literacy.
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Energy Literacy
This Activity builds on the following concepts of Energy Literacy.
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Excellence in Environmental Education Guidelines
1. Questioning, Analysis and Interpretation Skills:C) Collecting information
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C) Collecting information.
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C) Collecting information.
2. Knowledge of Environmental Processes and Systems:2.3 Humans and Their Societies:B) Culture
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B) Culture.
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B) Culture.
2. Knowledge of Environmental Processes and Systems:2.3 Humans and Their Societies:C) Political and economic systems
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C) Political and economic systems.
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C) Political and economic systems.
2. Knowledge of Environmental Processes and Systems:2.3 Humans and Their Societies:D) Global Connections
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D) Global Connections.
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D) Global Connections.
2. Knowledge of Environmental Processes and Systems:2.3 Humans and Their Societies:E) Change and conflict
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E) Change and conflict.
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E) Change and conflict.
2. Knowledge of Environmental Processes and Systems:2.4 Environment and Society:B) Places
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B) Places.
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B) Places.
2. Knowledge of Environmental Processes and Systems:2.4 Environment and Society:D) Technology
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D) Technology.
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D) Technology.
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Technical Details
Teaching Tips
- There are underlying assumptions and contributing reasons for varying energy use around the world. The students may need some explanations and clarifications.
- Activity needs a grading rubric.
- Flexible teaching and learning strategies applicable.
- Students will ideally have some prior knowledge/experience with Google Earth.
- Additional background information available from Energy Information Administration http://www.eia.doe.gov.
- Comment from expert scientist: Data on the sites that are linked in this activity should be checked for timeliness by the educator.
About the Content
- Many approaches are used in the activity to examine the data such as globes, maps, tables, and spreadsheets.
About the Pedagogy
- Very well-structured worksheet for students with all of the links to data embedded.
- Students examine, compare, and interpret data.
- Activity meets the needs of visual learners with engaging and motivating images.
- Educator's guide is extensive and offers suggestions for scaffolding of prerequisite technological knowledge.
