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The Impact of Oil Dependence and Renewable Energy Alternatives

This lesson explores the critical role of oil in our society and the limitations of non-renewable resources. Students will consider life without oil, discussing the necessity for alternatives as oil supplies dwindle. The class will differentiate between renewable and non-renewable fuels, examining the advantages and disadvantages of various energy sources, including nuclear energy. Students will reflect on how energy sources impact their lives and consider the environmental implications of different energy choices, prompting a discussion on sustainable alternatives to oil.

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The Impact of Oil Dependence and Renewable Energy Alternatives

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  1. DO NOW TURN AND TALK INSTRUCTIONS: 1- READ THE FOLLOWING PARAGRPAH 2-DISCUSS WITH YOUR PARTNER TRY TO IMAGINE YOUR LIFE WITHOUT OIL. YOU WOULD PROBABLY WALK OR RIDE A HORSE TO SCHOOL. YOU WOULD HEAT YOUR HOME WITH COAL OR WOOD. YOU WOULD NEVER FLY IN A PLANE, WALK IN RUBBER-SOLED SHOES, OR EVEN DRINK OUT OF A PLASTIC CUP. OUR SOCIETY DEPENDS ON OIL. HOWEVER, OIL IS A NONRENEWABLE RESOURCE. THIS MEANS THAT SUPPLIES ARE LIMITED, AND WE MAY ONE DAY RUN OUT OF OIL. IN FACT, THE UNIED STATES NO ONER PRODUCES ENOUGH OIL TO SATISFY ITS OWN NEEDS. WE NOW DEPEND ON FOREIGN SUPPLIERS, SUCH AS THE COUNTRIES OF THE MIDLE EAST, FOR OIL. COUNTRIES OF THE MIDLE EAST WILL SOON RUN OUT OF OIL. SO WHAT DO WE DO?

  2. DO NOW USING R.A.F.T., WRITE A SHORT RESPONSE TO THE FOLLOWING: WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN RENEWABLE FUEL AND NON-RENEWABLE FUEL? THE

  3. Aim/Objective/Teaching Point: • Students will… • 1-Review Checking for Understanding: • SOURCES ENERGY • 2- LEARN: WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES • AND DISADVANTAGES OF USING • NUCLEAR ENERGY AS AN ENERGY • SOURCE?  • ARE THERE ANY NEGATIVE IMPACTS TO THE ENVIRONMENT?

  4. CONSIDER THIS: As a group, discuss: • 1-WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES • OF USING __________________AS AN ENERGY SOURCE? • BE SURE TO EXPLAIN IF THERE ARE ANY NEGATIVE IMPACTS TO THE ENVIRONMENT? • 2-HOW DO SOURCES OF ENERGY AFFECT YOU AND • OTHERS? • 3-DO YOU THINK YOUR SOURCE OF ENERGY IS A GOOD • ALTERNATIVE SOURCE OF ENERGY FOR OIL/PETROLEUM?

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