Friday, May 5, 2023A-Day

Objective: YWBAT describe advantages and disadvantages of different energy sources.

Drill: Name two ways to release biomass energy.

HomeworkHomeworkEnergy Sources Graphic Organizer due

on Friday

Answer

Two ways to release the energy in biomass is through burning (such in wood) or converting

plant material into alcohol that can be burned (such as

ethanol).

Did you know…?Biomass can also be turned into a fuel like gasoline. Just as apples can be made into cider, corn and wheat can be made into ethanol. Ethanol is a fuel a lot like gasoline.

Today’s ActivitiesDrillRead Pages p118 – p122Review questions p122Energy Sources Graphic

OrganizerConclusion

Closure

Is nuclear energy considered renewable or

nonrenewable?

Conclusion Answer

Nuclear energy is considered a renewable energy source but that is subject to much debate because uranium deposits on Earth are finite.