Energy

** Chapters 11,12 &13 **
 * Energy: Renewable vs. Nonrenewable **

College Board OutlineV. Energy Resources and Consumption (10–15%) energy forms; power; units; conversions; Laws of Thermo dynamics History Industrial Revolution; exponential growth; energy crisis Present global energy use Future energy needs
 * A. Energy Concepts** chapter 3
 * B.** **Energy Consumption** chapter 11, 13
 * C.** **Fossil Fuel Resources and Use** chapter 11
 * formation of coal, oil, and natural gas;
 * extraction/purification methods;
 * world reserves and global demand;
 * synfuels;
 * environmental advantages/disadvantages of sources
 * D.** **Nuclear Energy** chapter 12
 * nuclear fission process;
 * nuclear fuel;
 * electricity production;
 * nuclear reactor types;
 * environmental advantages/disadvantages;
 * safety issues;
 * radiation and human health;
 * radioactive wastes;
 * nuclear fusion
 * E.** **Hydroelectric Power** chapter 13
 * dams;
 * flood control;
 * salmon;
 * silting;
 * other impacts
 * F.** **Energy Conservation** chapter 13
 * energy efficiency;
 * CAFE standards;
 * hybrid electric vehicles;
 * mass transit
 * G. Renewable Energy** chapter 13
 * solar energy;
 * solar electricity;
 * hydrogen fuel cells;
 * biomass;
 * wind energy;
 * small-scale hydroelectric;
 * ocean waves and tidal energy;
 * geothermal;
 * environmental advantages/disadvantages

Please bring in 2 folders, (if you haven't already) they will remain in the classroom for the remainder of the year. #2
 * Thursday 1/17/12** (due 1/25)
 * 1) Read pages 234-243
 * 2) Take notes on fossil fuels and coal. (keep headings and bold words in mind)
 * 3) Answer #1-3 on page 243


 * Friday 1/25/12**

1. Create the "Comparison of Different Kinds of Coal" table on page 237 (table 11.1) for your notebook. It can be organized differently but it should have the same information.

2. Provide 3 reasons for why this information is important in understanding coal. #3


 * Tuesday 1/29/13**

1. Coal burning contributes **more** air pollutants than does burning either oil or natural gas. Such pollutants include CO2, mercury, sulfur oxides, nitrogen oxides and acid deposition. Identify the threat each pollutant makes to our atmosphere and or health. on the back of #4 (next to your coal identification)

2. Complete the Coal FRQ #5

1.Finish your cookie mining lab #6
 * Thursday 1/31/13**

2. Read and take notes on Chapter 11 Pages 243-253 2. Answer Questions 2&3 on page 251 and #3 on pages 253 #7 3. Calculative questions, # 1ONLY!!!!! #8


 * Tuesday 2/5/13**
 * **__Finish__ #8 ** the calculative questions ** ANSWERS-->[[file:Practice Energy Calculations.doc]]pages 3-4 **
 * **Please try to bring in a __copy__ of your electricity bill. It can be from any month or year and you should cross out or white out your name and address. (if you can't make a copy you can bring in the real bill if your parents don't mind)**


 * Wednesday 2/6/12**
 * Finish The Chart and FRQ ** #9 **
 * Bring in an electricity bill


 * Thursday 2/7/12**
 * Finish your Fossil Fuel Chart ** #4 **
 * The Oil and natural gas sides (columns) should be finished


 * Friday 2/8/12**
 * 1.** Read this article and answer the questions that follow with information from the article ** #10 [[file:Article-When Will the Peak Hit.doc]]**

**DO NOT PRINT the article!!!!!**
 * 1) What is Peak Oil?
 * 2) Why is Peak oil important to determine/understand?
 * 3) What influence did M. King Hubbert have on this issue?
 * 4) What are some alternative forms of energy?
 * 2.** LNG Assignment ** #10 ** also
 * 1) What is LNG?
 * 2) How would you feel about living in an area where LNG is transported to daily?


 * 3.** Read the following **articles** and watch the **video:**
 * 1) Does your opinion change after the stories below or does it strengthen your argument? EXPLAIN your thoughts.

R.I. Senate opposes Weaver's Cove LNG terminal R.I. lawmaker wants $1 million tolls for LNG tankers Hess LNG withdraws from Rhode Island, opposition claims LNG would risk “tearing up our waterways”


 * Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday**
 * 1. Finish Reading all of Chapter 11 (if you haven't already)-**You can see me after school Wednesday or Ms. Maglio Thursday if you have any questions
 * 2. [[file:Ch 11 review.doc]] #11 **
 * 3. [[file:Ch 11 MC Review.doc]] #12 **


 * Thursday 2/14/13- COVERED by Ms. Diem in her room **__** B441 **__ __(__across the hall from me)

In class you will watch the rest of the __mountian top removal video__ and you may work on one of the two review sheets ( ** #11 **and ** #12 **) for your quiz on Friday.


 * Friday 2/15/13- Chapter 11 QUIZ!!!! COVERED by Dr. Perito in my room B442 **


 * Complete the following over vacation:**


 * 1. **
 * Read Pages 259-261
 * Identify vocabulary
 * Answer the objectives as conclusion questions. (on page 260) ** #13 **
 * 2. **
 * Read p261-268
 * Create a chart listing the Pros and Cons of Nuclear Energy ** #14 **
 * 3. **
 * Nuclear Fission Simulation-**//(play with me to gain a better understanding of nuclear fission) Click the picture below to run the Phet program.//

** HAPPY VACATION!!!!! **
 * 4. **
 * Read pages 268-278
 * Identify what Yucca Mountain is

**Monday 2/25/13** Finish #16 the Half life problems

** Tuesday 1/26/13 ** FRQ ** #17 **

** Wednesday 2/27/13 ** **CLASSWORK**:#18 1. Read Page 282-294 - Direct Solar Energy - Indirect Solar Energy 2. Make Notes to distinguish between - Active - Passive - Direct - Indirect ** #19 Due tomorrow/Thursday **

3. Practice questions ** #20 Due Friday 3/1 **

**Thursday 2/28/12** 1. Explain how these produce electricity - solar thermal electric generator - photovoltaic (complete this on the back of #20)

2. Practice Nuclear Questions #20 (see above) **BRING YOUR COAT TO CLASS TOMORROW!!!!! :)**

**How Solar panels are made:** media type="youtube" key="qYeynLy6pj8" height="315" width="420"

Solar and Renewables **PG&E:** @http://www.pge.com/en/myhome/saveenergymoney/solarenergy/index.page

**Friday 3/1/13** NEED YOUR COAT for class today!!!!! 1. Create a list of pro's and con's to using wind power with the information in the following articles

**Pro's** **Con's** **Conclusion** **#23 **
 * 1) Wind Power On this site choose 2 articles that interest you to will help you create your list.
 * 2) Wind turbines pay back coal use in 1 month
 * 1) Kevin Myers: Energy policy based on renewables will win hearts but won't protect their owners from frostbite and death due to exposure
 * 2) Energy Policy Based on Renewables Will Win Hearts But Won't Protect Their Owners From Frostbite and Death Due to Exposure
 * 3) More wind power and grid improvements can help battle severe weather
 * **Based on what you read, which list is longer?**
 * **What is your opinion on the matter?**
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">**Is wind power the future?**

2. Chapter 13 Math MC** #24 **(see me if you would like this sooner)

**Monday 3/4/13**In class-FRQ (the hardest one I have seen) #25 #26 (answers will be posted Tuesday evening)

** HOLY STUDYING!!!!! **

**Wednesday 3/6/13** ** UNIT TEST Chapters 11,12 &13 ** **Timed:** 55 minutes
 * 22 M.C, 1 and a half FRQ's