Energy+Resources

6th Grade Science | [|MidWeb]

= Unit 05: Energy Resources = In this virtual reality game, it is up to you to provide enough power to meet the energy demands of your virtual city while keeping them prosperous, secure and living in a clean environement.
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 * Game || **Welcome to Energyville!**

(When naming your city, do not use personal info such as your first and last name.) . || [|] [|] [|www.willyoujoinus.com/energyville.com] || Inspiration Activity || **Comparing Energy Resources** Use this graphic organizer in Inspiration to compare the advantages and disadvantages of different energy resources.
 * Project:

You need Inspiration software to open the template. Most middle school labs at HCISD should have the software. See your campus technologist for help.

Looking for info about energy resources? Here is a great place to start, [] || Template for Activity: || This site provides a list of other products that can be formed from a barrel of oil. . || [|] [] || Learn how a variety of energy resources and technologies have evolved over time. . || [] || How would your life change? Answer these questions and more by participating in this alternate reality game. || [] ||
 * Information || **What a Barrel of Crude Oil Makes**
 * Information || **What a Barrel of Crude Oil Makes**
 * Information || **Energy Timelines**
 * Independent Study Project || **What if there was an oil shortage?**

= Teacher Resources = Reference || **What is Energy? Explained.** Great info on this government sponsored site! This first page has a graphic showing US energy consumption by type. Then use the left navigation links to expore each type of energy. Follow the links on sides and bottom of page for slideshows, videos, graphics, current data/trends, and more. || [] || This may be too simple for middle school, but provides quick info at a glance that goes with the Inspiration project. || [] || Including wind, solar, biofuels, gas & oil, and more.
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 * GREAT
 * Reference || **Advantages and Disadvantages of Different Types of Energy**
 * Videos || **BrainPop Videos**

Most also include a quiz, other activities, graphic organizers, etc. || [] || From the U.S. Energy Information Administration Teacher reference, career connections, virtual field trips, more! || [] ||
 * Reference || **Energy Kids (For Teachers Pages)**