2. Vocabulary
Solar Energy
Hydropower
Wind power
Geothermal Power
Energy taken from the sun’s radiation.
Power derived from the energy of falling
water.
Conversion of wind energy into
electrical energy.
Power extracted from the heat
stored in the earth.
3. What do you know about these
energy sources?
You can say anything, but here are some suggestions.
How do they work?
How efficient are they?
What are some examples ?
4.
5. The Solar Impulse Plane
It can carry one person.
It can reach speeds of up to 50mph, although a strong
wind can increase that to 100mph.. Or cause the plane
to go backwards.
It can fly at a maximum altitude of 2,800 metres.
It can fly during the night and the day.
6.
7. Piezoelectric-floors
They have been installed in Busan station.
They use the kinetic energy from people walking on
them to create energy.
A similar system in a Japanese station generates
1,400kw per day.
8.
9. Electric bicycle
They have a battery that can store energy generated
through cycling.
This energy can then be used to help the rider if they
feel tired.
10. How could your school
generate electricity?
In your groups think of a way that your school could
generate electricity.
What is the idea?
How would it generate electricity?
What would the energy be used for?
11. How could your school
generate electricity?
Present your idea to the class.
Each group think of:
•Plus points about the idea.
•Minus Points about the idea.
•Interesting points about the idea
