Lesson 2 : Lab

Time Required: 180 minutes

Analyze resident dependency on fossil fuels on the Island of Petro. Students will calculate remaining oil reserves on the island and will investigate alternative energy sources available to the island. Students will then draw a visual model showing how to replace nonrenewable resources with renewable resources for energy in order to sustain future generations. (180 mins)

4-ESS3-1

Obtain and combine information to describe that energy and fuels are derived from natural resources and their uses affect the environment. [Clarification Statement: Examples of renewable energy resources could include wind energy, water behind dams, and sunlight; non renewable energy resources are fossil fuels and fissile materials. Examples of environmental effects could include loss of habitat due to dams, loss of habitat due to surface mining, and air pollution from burning of fossil fuels.]