Let's Compare: Fuels to Electricity
Activity

Instructions: For each of the fuel types given below make a list of the real (or perceived) advantages and disadvantages of each fuel type for the production of electrical energy.

Be prepared with evidence to support your answers.

SUGGESTION: Divide the class into teams, forming a "pro" team and a"con" team for each fuel type. Let them research each fuel type in the library.

Have them present their findings to the rest of the class and generate a consensus summary report for the entire class.

Natural Gas to Electricity

Advantages








Transparency Master

Disadvantages







Oil to Electricity

Advantages








Transparency Master

Disadvantages







Coal to Electricity

Advantages








Transparency Master

Disadvantages







Wood to Electricity

Advantages








Transparency Master

Disadvantages







Water to Electricity (Hydroelectric Energy)

Advantages








Transparency Master

Disadvantages







Nuclear to Electricity

Advantages








Transparency Master

Disadvantages







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