Natural Resources & Energy

Matter vs. Energy

• Natural Resources could be considered forms of Matter

• But what about the Energy they “create”…?

In your notebook compare & contrast Matter vs. Energy…discuss with those around you

Natural Resources• Natural resource -

any energy source, organism, or substance found in nature that people use

• If these resources are used faster than they are replaced, they will run out.

Renewable Resources

• Renewable resource- a natural resource that can be replaced in nature at about the same rate it is used

Examples of Renewable Resources

• Sunlight (Solar)• Wind• Water (Hydro)• Trees and other plants• Animal waste (Biomass)• Geothermal• Hydrogen Fuel Cells

Nonrenewable Resources

• Nonrenewable resource- a natural resource that is used up faster than it can be replaced in nature

Examples of Nonrenewable Resources

• Coal• Oil (Fossil Fuels)• Natural gas• Uranium (Fuels Nuclear Power)• Minerals and rocks

Generation Bean

• You have a cup with a number on the bottom – 1, 2, 3 or 4

• Generation 1’s come up and fill your cup with as many beans as you like– Followed by generation 2, then 3, then 4

Generation Bean• What’s the problem?

– If you took a full cup, that is enough natural resource energy for you, your children and your grandchildren…and you just used it for you

– If you took a half cup, that is enough for you and your children…and you wasted it

– If you took about a quarter cup, or just a couple beans that means you have enough for you AND you have conserved natural resource energy for future generations…yay!!!

Generation Bean

• In your notebook (p 45), predict what each color of bean may represent and based on your prediction, how could we fix this problem?

Can We Fix This?• Black Beans – represent oil, coal,

natural gas. You should have the most of those since those are what we use the most of

– Are they renewable or non-renewable?

– So can we put any back?

Can We Fix This?• Red Beans – represent water. You

should have the second most of those since that is the next most used resource.

– Are they renewable or non-renewable?

– So we should be able to put them all back right…????

Can We Fix This?• White Beans – represent electricity…we

use A LOT of electricity in the United States compared to the rest of the world

– Is something like electricity renewable or non-renewable?

Question: So, why don’t we use more renewable natural resources to create energy?

Answer: Because just like everything there are Pros & Cons to each energy source…what could they be?

In your notebook, brainstorm a list of things that would affect the energy source we chose to use…discuss with those around you

Homework: Do some research…

• 1) For you homework I want you to create some type of visual to compare and contrast Energy and Matter

• 2) AND bring in at least 1 website that discusses the pros and cons of different energy sources along with your technology

Quick Write/Ticket Out:Why is any of this

Important?

Energy Proposal Project Example• My Location: Los Angeles,

California• My Resource: Biodiesel

powered cars• My Inspiration: The smog/air

pollution problem AND the Rob & Big episode where they convert Big’s car to run on oil from fast food restaurants

Pros & Cons of Energy Sources• You must complete the initial

background research on each energy source before you make the decision for your project!

• You also should have brought with you a website to start your research…

Energy Proposal Plan

• Look at my example & use the checklist provided to make sure that you meet all requirements!!

• Read them NOW…do you have any questions?

* Does NOT have to be typed, but it must be NEATLY hand written!