Unit 7 Competency 2: Evaluate the effects of power and energy on the environment-2

Suggested Objective a:  Examine energy flow through the environment

 Moon Rise behind the San Gorgonio Pass Wind Farm

There is a system or flow for energy in our world.  Annenberg Learner's website has a great graphic detailing this process.  Visit the site to learn more and take notes as needed.

Unit 4:  Ecosystems//Section3:  Energy Flow through Ecosystems Links to an external site.

Teach Engineering Links to an external site. has information in its introduction regarding energy flow.

7-4 Energy Flow in Ecosystem Links to an external site.

 

Suggested Objectives b and c:  Identify pollution effects of energy production and usage and propose a solution to an energy problem in your geographical area

 pollution!

 

Look at the following regarding environmental pollution.

Environmental Pollution and Its Effects Links to an external site.

Air Pollution Links to an external site.

Pollution Effects on Humans, Animals, Plants, and the Environment Links to an external site.

What Is Pollution? Links to an external site.

Pollution (Land, Air, and Water Pollution) Links to an external site.

Environmental Waste/Pollution Links to an external site.