Using Resources

Natural vs. Energy

Resources: • Something we use.• Something that can provide us ___.– Energy– Money– Help– What else???

How does the U.S.’s use of resources differ from other countries?

• Read the directions on the sheet titled “A Fair Share of Resources”.

• Complete the questions using the bar graphs and your own ideas…Think, Think, Think

• We will discuss your answers in a few minutes.

What do we mean by the word ‘ENERGY’?

en·er·gy noun \ˈe-nər-jē\: ability to be active: the physical or mental strength that allows you to do things: natural enthusiasm and effort: usable power that comes from heat, electricity, etc.

Energy

• Let’s take a few minutes and look at nonrenewable & renewable energy & how energy is used…

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n2a4i2pDUCg

Let’s look at energy use & making some decisions…

Choosing the best appliance:

• When you shop for new appliances, you may see a sticker on the product that tells you about the energy use and cost to use the appliance each year.

• You need to be able to understand what the label is telling you and make informed decisions.

• Let’s look at what you can learn from the label…

http://www.abt.com/EnergyStar/images/EG_label_web.jpg

Now, can you determine the best product to buy?

• Follow the directions given on the sheet.• You may be given a calculator to use because,

let’s be real…you’d pull your phone out in the store and figure it out that way, right?

• If you finish before time to discuss, I’d like for you & your partner to come up with a list of as many appliances as you can think of that use electricity.

How can you use this information?

Could you help your parents make a wise decision?

• Knowledge is powerful!• Knowing how energy is used by your family can

be helpful for you to know how to use energy “smarter”.

• Let’s look at your mini-project…

Energy Use in Your Home

• Part 1: Data Collection• Read through the direction sheet with me.• Ask any questions you may have.

(Part 2: Graphing & Part 3: Conservation Plan and Reflection will be done in class next week)

Gas Bill Sample

Electric Bill Sample