1. Renewable Energy 1) Solar Power 2) Wind Power 3) Hydro Power (Water) 1) Solar Power 2) Wind Power 3) Hydro Power (Water)

2. Renewable Energy  Renewable energy is made from resources that Mother Nature will replace, like wind, water and sunshine.  Renewable energy is also called “clean energy” or “green power” because it doesn’t pollute the air or the water.  Renewable energy is made from resources that Mother Nature will replace, like wind, water and sunshine.  Renewable energy is also called “clean energy” or “green power” because it doesn’t pollute the air or the water.

3. Solar Power  “Solar” is the Latin word for “sun” – and it’s a powerful source of energy. In fact, the sunlight that shines on the Earth in just one hour could meet world energy demand for an entire year!  We can use solar power in two different ways: as a heat source, and as an energy source.  “Solar” is the Latin word for “sun” – and it’s a powerful source of energy. In fact, the sunlight that shines on the Earth in just one hour could meet world energy demand for an entire year!  We can use solar power in two different ways: as a heat source, and as an energy source.

4. example of a home using solar power http://image.made-in-china.com/2f0j00aQEtoOUwVTIn/Home-Solar-Power-System.jpg

5. example of a home with solar panels http://buildthesolarpanel.com/solar-panel-tips/solar-power-for-homes/

6. Wind Power  Using the wind to create electricity has been around for a long time - you've probably seen windmills on farms. When the wind turns the blades of a windmill, it spins a turbine inside a small generator to produce electricity.  A windmill on a farm can make only a small amount of electricity - enough to power a few farm machines. To make enough electricity to serve lots of people, power companies build "wind farms" with dozens of huge wind turbines  Using the wind to create electricity has been around for a long time - you've probably seen windmills on farms. When the wind turns the blades of a windmill, it spins a turbine inside a small generator to produce electricity.  A windmill on a farm can make only a small amount of electricity - enough to power a few farm machines. To make enough electricity to serve lots of people, power companies build "wind farms" with dozens of huge wind turbines

7. example of a home using wind power http://betterplan.squarespace.com/storage/New%20House%20Big%20Turbine.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVE RSION=1256788247273 http://betterplan.squarespace.com/storage/New%20House%20Big%20Turbine.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVE RSION=1256788247273

8. example of a community using a wind turbine http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/2008/04/09/technology/09town.xlarge1.jpg

9. Hydro Power  “Hydro” means “water” in Latin - so hydro power is made from water.  It might sound odd that we can use water to make electricity - they're a dangerous combination, right? Actually, the water never comes in contact with the electricity. The water flowing down a river is used to spin the turbines inside the generator.  “Hydro” means “water” in Latin - so hydro power is made from water.  It might sound odd that we can use water to make electricity - they're a dangerous combination, right? Actually, the water never comes in contact with the electricity. The water flowing down a river is used to spin the turbines inside the generator.

10. example of natural water source being used for hydro power http://www.ecoviagem.com.br/fotos/parana/foz-do-iguacu/usina-hidreletrica-de-itaipu/10505gra-e-a-maior-em-operacao-no-mundo-e-tornou-se-um-dos-grandes.jpg

11. example of a hydro power plant http://www.infobarrel.com/media/image/43074_max.jpg

12. Questions and Activity  Question: What are three forms of renewable energy?  Question: How could your community use a form of renewable energy?  Activity: Create a community (urban, suburban or rural) that uses one of these forms of energy.  Question: What are three forms of renewable energy?  Question: How could your community use a form of renewable energy?  Activity: Create a community (urban, suburban or rural) that uses one of these forms of energy.