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1 The Great Energy Debate!
Wind, biomass, solar, tidal, geothermal, hydroelectric, nuclear, coal, oil, biogas*

2 Energy Debate You are now participating in a mock hearing of the US Senate Committee for Energy and Natural Resources. The hearing is being held to determine whether or not to explore for energy resources on a specific parcel of land

3 Each group will assume the role of one of the stakeholders in the debate, trying persuade the committee that its opinion is the right one. You are going to be debating why your energy resources is the best in comparison to others, keep in mind that means you must research all the other groups and find cons on them.

4 All groups must assume the perspective of
Economists Energy experts Members of youth for environmental action President of the American Petroleum Institute President of the Sierra Club Senator Tourism Officials Unemployed people Wildlife experts

5 Getting started: Your PowerPoint
You need to be well informed on your energy resources (you must convince me why it’s great and be prepared to answer any questions I may ask) Explain how your energy source works Minimum of 3 examples of how its used (the more the better) Minimum of 3 advantages pictures

6 Each student group will have to present a 3-5 minute powerpoint committee hearing to state their case. Then the committee can ask additional questions if necessary. Student groups will be listening and writing counterarguments to the position they represented in the hearing. You should identify groups most likely to disagree with their positions and list issues opponents and what their arguments might be

7 Grading You will be graded 40% off completed worksheet 30% off debate
30% off PowerPoint committee hearing Everyone MUST debate and present information

8 The individual project
You must research all energy groups: solar, wind, geothermal, nuclear, biomass, tidal, hydroelectric, coal and oil Summarize each energy resource in a well written paragraph explaining how it works, where commonly located, price range, give real examples, etc. Each resource must have a minimum of 10 sentences. In addition to this you need to explain at least 3 pros and cons

9 Absent on Debate In a minimum of 15 sentences explain why your energy resource is the best in comparison to others. You need to include factual information to convince why I should invest in your energy source and not others. You may only get the maximum total points of your energy group.

10 The groups – 3rd block (yellow)
Zach Josh Riley P Jackson Rose Ethan Lindsay Iyeona Sara Ella L Brandon P Jade Bianca Isaiah Ella G Shannon Bree Graham Joe Abby Cristina Riley S Kylie Morgan Sammy Bella Garrett Raine Grayson Clayton Carly Mia Shane Parker Payton D’Angelo Max Lara Destiny Olivia Ally John Mason Autumn Katie Ryan Gabby Harrison Jaylin Matthew Emma Jaida Jaron Riley W Roman Megan

11 The groups – 4th block (green)
McKenzie Ellie Charlotte Kenny Morgan Mason Cassidy Jackson Doiava Calah Noah Nathan Sli. Brandon P Jill Gavin Alyssa Cael Cameron Cameron S Ximena Daniel Jaylin Hayden Eneas Molly Brian A Lexi Isabel P Aaron Ethan Isabel G London Brandon M Ana Michelle Kincaide JP Bailey Wesley Jack Olivia Canon Miah Alexandra Noah B Logan Martina Hope Sean B Chris B Zach Jordan Liv Sarah Chaziel Maddie Danielle Cam A Nathan Sa.

12 The groups – 5th block (Blue)
Rocco Tomas Natalie Maddie T Tilly Shay Matthew C Anna S Addy W Hunter Ethan M Carlos Alex M Reed Stephanie Jessie Colby Sam Adolfo Lindsay N Dawson Lynnea William Lindsay G Nick Kate Anne C Lexi Rachel Preston Kayla Clayton Sydney Danielle Alaura Connor Jonathan Alex S Cullen Annie S Luke S Lauren Charley Bryce Luke Drew S Kai Anna L Alan Matthew F Melia Addy S Jake Makayla Amber Victor Max

13 The groups – 1st block (red)
Mikaila Sam Dalton Victoria Sarah F Grady Gage Grace Lucian Brent Cley Quinn Jenna Jessi Allie K Holden Courtney Kevin Remini Jacob Riley S Zab Chloe Brandon Riley O Kayla Ryan Asheleigh Johanna Emma S Aily Ivy Masee Taylor Marko Laura David Liam Cas Megan Isaias Drew G Jake D John Sydney Emma W Riley McN Anna Owen Isabel Richard Austin Savannah Haruna Kyle Izzy Grant Nick Klarissa Kennedy Kendall Lindsay Ayden

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