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2. 1. What are 5 renewable natural energy resources? 2. What is a lobbyist? 3. How do you think lobbyists affect the total amount of natural energy resources used in the United States? Objectives: 8.P.2.1/2.2 TSWU the positive and negative aspects of different energy resources and the consequences of the depletion of nonrenewable energy resources. Essential Question: What are the positive and negative aspects of different types of energy resources.

3.  WHAT A LOBBYIST DOES 1 1  Researching – legislation or regulatory proposals  Monitoring – staying informed of and effectively reporting on developments and governmental issues  Attending hearings –  Working with Coalitions – developing and coordinating with grassroots efforts  Educating – informing officials and the public

4.  help you develop an effective policy strategy,  proactively keep you apprised of any new legislation that may impact your organization,  use the latest in communication technology to connect you to government policy makers and the public,  assist you with drafting new legislation,  develop strategies to enact new laws and change existing laws, and  address issues in compliance for international and federal regulations.  In short, a good lobbyist will be your connection to government and look out for your interests.

5. Directions: If the statement is false rewrite the statement to make it true. Do not just write true or false… 1. T/F: The same forces that have changed earth in the past are still changing the earth today and will continue to change the earth in the future. 2. T/F: Half lives of elements can be used to determine the relative ages of rocks and fossils. 3. T/F: The use of living organisms to create products and tools that make life easier is known as biotechnology.

6. -Pollution-Recycle-Conserve 1. The reusing of materials that people would otherwise throw away such as paper, glass, plastics, and certain metals. 2. The process of saving or protecting a natural resource. 3. The release of harmful substances into the air, land, or water. Objectives: 8.P.2.1/2.2 -TSWU the different types of natural energy resources. Essential Question: -Which energy resource is the most efficient and causes the least amount of pollution in the environment?

7.  DQ: If you were on the student council, how would you realistically argue to get less school days? Write your argument.  Objectives: 8.P.2.1/2.2  TSWU the positive and negative aspects of different energy resources and the consequences of the depletion of nonrenewable energy resources.  Essential Question:  What are the positive and negative aspects of different types of energy resources.

8. RENEWABLE—REPLACES ITSELF FASTER THAN WE USE IT NON-RENEWABLE—WE USE IT FASTER THAN IT CAN BE REPLACED. WIND (air) SOLAR (sunlight) GEOTHERMALCOALMINERALSOIL NATURAL GAS BIO- MASS TOPSOIL HYDRO (water) POWER NUCLEAR

10. The act of attempting to influence decisions made by officials in the government. ???BUT WHY???

12. Each group is going to represent ONE ENERGY SOURCE.

13.  Captain: 1 person leads research (all contribute)  Recorder: All students records information on guided notes  Researcher: All students must research  Presenter: 1 person presents (lobbies) PERSUASIVELY!  Attacker: 1 person challenges other industry competitors. Today, your group researches the good of YOUR energy source, the bad parts of competitors’ energy, makes a decent poster of info, and makes sure the presenter is rehearsed and prepared! Thursday we lobby for our natural energy resource & VOTE!

14. 1. Natural Gas 2. Coal 3. Oil 4. Wind 5. Water – hydroelectricity 6. Biomass 7. Solar 8. Nuclear 9. Geothermal

15.  http://www.childrensuniversity.manchester.ac. uk/interactives/science/energy/advantages/ http://www.childrensuniversity.manchester.ac. uk/interactives/science/energy/advantages/  http://library.thinkquest.org/20331/types/hyd ro/advant.html http://library.thinkquest.org/20331/types/hyd ro/advant.html !!!Don’t forget to cite your sources!!!

16.  Create a PowerPoint to present your information to the class during the debate.  Must have 6 slides  Slide 1: Introduction slide  Groups members names, group role, 1 picture, and a title.  Slide 2: Explain your natural resource, what is it, give examples, and 1 picture  Slide 3: Identify the pros of your (5+) energy resource and 1 picture.  Slide 4: Identify statistic associated with your energy resource, 1 picture, and at least 1 interesting fact.  Slide 5: Identify any cons associated with any other energy resource and 1 picture. This is your defense slide.  Slide 6: Two minute or less video clip with a 2-3 sentence summary written.

17.  Natural resource debate information handout 50 %  Debate Votes: groups will receive up to 50 % 1 st place - 100 % 5 th place – 89 % 2 nd place –97 % 6 th place – 88 % 3 rd place – 94% 7 th place – 88 % 4 th place – 91 % 8 th place – 86 % 9 th place – 85%