How an Enhanced Geothermal System Works
http://energy.gov/eere/geothermal/how-enhanced-geothermal-system-works
http://energy.gov/eere/geothermal/how-enhanced-geothermal-system-works
U.S. Department of Energy
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Teaching Tips
- The animation includes geothermal maps, publications, glossary, and a printable text version of animation.
- Animation is useful as an introduction.
- Animation could be used as an assessment - ask students what info is missing in this resource.
About the Science
- Fundamental science and engineering concepts are alluded to broadly in the animation without details. Seismic imaging, for example, is mentioned but not explained. The vast heat energy available deep in Earth is a key point, but there is no explanation given about how that heat is generated. Some additional guidance from educator is necessary.
- Passed initial science review - expert science review pending.