Process+grade+3

Step 1: Choose your group and choose wisely Step 2: Each group should define specific [|roles] for each participant Step 3: Each researcher is responsible for studying at least two of the energy sources listed below.

[|**Solar Energy**] || [|**Fossil Fuels**] || [|**Wind**] || [|**Tidal**] || [|**Water**] || [|**Nuclear**] || [|**Geothermal**] || [|**Biomass**] ||
 * [[image:http://nanunet.lhric.org/AMBarrMiddleSchool/instttech/energywq/moving%20sun.gif width="112" height="112" caption="moving sun.gif (57160 bytes)"]]
 * [[image:http://nanunet.lhric.org/AMBarrMiddleSchool/instttech/energywq/waterfallanimation.gif width="109" height="120" caption="waterfallanimation.gif (56289 bytes)"]]

4. Use the following list as a guide for note taking while researching your energy source:
 * 1) **How does this energy get its power? Explain the source of this energy form.**
 * 2) ** How is this energy transformed into usable energy? **
 * 3) **List and describe the advantages to using this source of energy.**
 * 4) **List the disadvantages to using this energy.**
 * 5) ** Where is this source of energy commonly used? Is New York using this type of energy? **
 * 6) ** Is this a renewable or non-renewable resource? **
 * 7) ** How can this energy resource be conserved? Is conservation necessary? **
 * 8) ** How does using this energy effect the environment? **

Part 2

**1. Go back to your group and discuss which two resources would be the best to use and why. Design a multimedia presentation (Part 3) along with a written proposal, which shows your findings. Your proposal should include but not be limited to the following:**


 * ** Why did you choose these forms of energy? **
 * ** Why are they better than the other sources? **
 * ** Where can these energy sources be obtained? **
 * ** How can they be conserved? Is conservation necessary? **
 * **Are there any effects on the environment?**

Part 3

**1. Promoting Public Awareness:**

**Each group member will be assigned a [|role].**


 * ** Choose two of the following options to get your information out to the public: **


 * 1) ** Write a newspaper article **
 * 2) ** Create a bifold brochure **
 * 3) ** Make a commercial (in the form of a skit) **
 * 4) ** Design a poster **
 * 5) ** Construct a model that best reperesents how these forms of energy are used. **

**2. All group members should review the [|rubrics] for PowerPoint, Oral and Written Presentations. You will each receive copies of the rubrics.**
 * 3. After completing your assignments you should be prepared to share your presentation with the rest of the class. Please prepare for a 10 minute presentation.**

**Good Luck!!!

Grade 3 home**