Geothermal Energy
Topics: Plate Tectonics, Renewable Sources of Geothermal Energy
Source: The National Renewable Energy Laboratory, The Geothermal Education Office, 2000
Web Address: http://geothermal.marin.org/
Grade Levels: 3-12
Learning strategies: Various technologies and activities
Frameworks Connections:
Science and Technology/Eningeering
- Earth and Space Science, Grades 3-5
Earth’s History
- Earth and Space Science, Grades 6-8
Earth’s Structure
Heat Transfer in the Earth System- Earth and Space Science, Grades 9-10
1. Matter and Energy in the Earth System
2. The Earth’s Sources of Energy- Physical Sciences, Grades 3-5
Forms of Energy
- Physical Sciences, Grades 6-8
Heat Energy
- Technology/Engineering, Grade 9 or 10
4. Energy and Power Technologies – Thermal
SystemsCost: Some packages are free, some range from $8-20 plus shipping and handling. An order form and email address to order free information are included on the website.
Descrption: In addition to building relationships with the nation's energy educators, government agencies, energy suppliers, and environmental groups, one of the Geothermal Education Office’s (GEO) primary concerns is to ensure that geothermal energy is included in environmental and renewable energy education programs. On the website provided, there are links to facts, slideshows, classroom materials, and an ask-an-expert feature to answer questions about geothermal energy. The lessons in the classroom materials range in grade levels from 3-12, and some of the topics include plate tectonics and the renewable options of geothermal energy. Additional materials include videos, classroom curriculums, and CD-ROMs.