Class 8: Energy and Technology

Last Class We Talked About…

This Class We Will Talk About…

“Technology and Future Energy”

300 Years in 300 Seconds

Before You Watch…

• Get together in small groups• Share your knowledge about the terms below:– Industrial Revolution (America)– The Wright Brothers– World War One– The Great Depression– 1970’s Oil Shock– Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill– Increased Growth Population

While You Watch …

• See if any of the terms you discussed before watching the video appear in the video.

300 Years in 300 Seconds

After the Video …

• Get together in a small group and share your notes

Three Videos

• A car that runs 200 miles on compressed air

• Dutch Scientists generate electricity with kites

• Let’s generate electricity by walking

Get together in a small group

• In your small groups, talk about– Some advantages– Some disadvantages

Finish!

• For more video, please check out You Tube and type in the following words:– Alternative energy