ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF DIFFERENT ENERGY SOURCES FOR GENERATING ELECTRICITY

EVALUATION

NAME: _____________________ Due Date: _____________________

Attach this page to the front of your report. The report should be about 6 - 8 paragraphs, double spaced, typed in size 12 font with 1” margins. A paragraph is about 5-8 complete sentences. Avoid using point form and write in formal paragraphs. Avoid slang and write in a science textbook format. Please type the report if your writing is difficult to read.

Write a 6-8 paragraph report describing the pros and cons of a source of electrical energy. The report must be double spaced. The report must have an introduction, a body that explains the two most important advantages, the two biggest disadadvantages of this type of power generation and a conclusion. The title page must have a well labeled, one page colour diagram to show how electrical energy is generated from this source. A reference page must have at least four books, articles and web sites you used listed correctly according to the attached referencing rules.

The report must be handed in on time for full marks.

Title Page with drawing done by hand, with five labels, in colour, with student and teacher names.

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Introduction - outlines topic and report contents and defines sustainability(1 - 2 paragraphs)

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Advantage 1 – facts and explanations (1 paragraph) 0 1 2 3

Advantage 2 – facts and explanations (1 paragraph) 0 1 2 3

Disadvantage 1 – facts and explanations (1 paragraph) 0 1 2 3

Disadvantage 2 – facts and explanations (1 paragraph) 0 1 2 3

Conclusion: In your opinion is this source of energy sustainable given the advantages and disadvantages described in this report? Explain. (1-2 paragraphs) text p 341

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Grammar, Spelling, Double Spaced, correct Report Structure, on time 0 1 2 3 4 5

References: 4-6 sources, includes textbook, at least one online resource and one other print reference. Follows all referencing rules.

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Write the report in your own words. If you are copying words from a source use quotation marks and cite your source.Plagiarism will earn you a mark of 0.

ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF DIFFERENT ENERGY SOURCES FOR GENERATING ELECTRICITY

Name: _____________ Due Date: ___________________

Your report will analyze the two most important advantages for one method of generating electricity as well as the two biggest disadvantages. In your conclusion you must decide if the evidence presented in your report shows this method of generating electricity to be sustainable. So explain about sustainability in terms of electricity generation in your introduction and use this definition as a way to determine the advantages and disadvantages of your method of electricity generation. Always start with information from your textbook if it is available and then get more information form other resources. You must have at least your textbook and one other print resource listed in your references.

Topics - Sources of Electrical Energy

Hydroelectric Generating Station Generating electricity from water moving downhill. See text p 351

Nuclear Generating Station Generating electricity by heating water with energy from a nuclear reaction. The steam pushes a turbine and makes electricity. See text p 350

Fossil-Fuel Generating Stations Generating electricity by heating water with energy from burning coal, gas or oil. The steam pushes a turbine and makes electricity. See text p 350

Photovoltaic Cells Generating electricity from sunlight. Text p347, p352

Wind Turbines Generating electricity from the wind.

Geothermal Generating Stations Generating electricity from thermal energy in the Earth.

Tidal Power Generation Generating electricity from tidal energy.

Water and Wave Power The Salter Duck, wave power stations and the Ocean Thermal Energy Converter are all experimental forms of electricity generation from moving water.

Biomass Power Generating electricity from burning garbage, plant or animal waste. Alternatively the organic material is rapidly composted to produce methane gas to burn.

Your own Topic See your teacher if you want to do a topic like energy conservation.

ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF DIFFERENT ENERGY SOURCES FOR GENERATING ELECTRICITY

Electricity Energy Sources - Comparison Criteria

Here is a list of some suggested criteria for assessing the sustainability of the source

of electricity generation you are researching. For each point you include in your report

you must have facts, explanations in your own words and provide the reference. Be

descriptive and write complete explanations. Comparing your source of energy used to

generate electricity with another source is a great way to make your point.

1. Economic Factorsa) What are the costs involved in generating electricity this way?

- Initial building costs?

- Maintenance and operating costs?

- Waste disposal costs?

b) Is lots of electricity is generated for these costs?

c) Is electricity produced continuously to meet our demand?

2. Environmental Factorsa) Is any habitat being damaged?

b) Are greenhouse gases being generated?

c) Is any smog or other air pollution being generated?

d) Is there any environmental damage caused while extracting the fuels?

e) Is it renewable or non-renewable?

f) What happens to the waste that is being disposed of?

3. Social Factorsa) Are there any health care costs for asthma or cancer?

b) Are there other hazards like extra noise, barriers to fish, risks from natural disasters,

security risks?

ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF DIFFERENT ENERGY SOURCES FOR GENERATING ELECTRICITY

PROJECT PRINT RESOURCE WORKSHEET

Your name: ___________________ Your Topic: _____________

Record the information you will need to write your references from the print source. You must complete at least one worksheet during the library visit.

Title of article: ____________________________

Author Name: _____________________________

Title of book, magazine or newspaper the article was in: _________________________

Is this a book, encyclopedia, magazine, scientific journal? ___________________

Other important information:

Pages: _________ Publisher: _______________________

Place of publication: __________________ Date Published: ______________

Volume #: _____________

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PROJECT SIGN UP SHEETClass: ________________

Topic Person 1 Person 2 Person 3Hydroelectricity

Nuclear Electricity Generation

Fossil Fuel Electricity Generation

Photovoltaics Electricity Generation

Wind Turbine Electricity Generation

Geothermal Electricity Generation

Tidal Electricity Generation

Wave Electricity Generation

Biomass Electricity Generation

Your Own Topic