Watch this thought-provoking video asking a big question about renewable energy. While you are watching, note all the resources humans use and how we can make use of renewables.
Can 100% Renewables Power The Earth?
A thought-provoking look at whether renewable energy could power the entire world.
Can 100% Renewables Power The Earth?
A thought-provoking look at whether renewable energy could power the entire world.
Driving Questions
Look at the three Driving Questions below and in your groups, decide which question you would like to answer. Each group can answer the same question or each group can answer different questions. The choice is yours!
- How can we work together to make our school greener?
- How can we integrate alternate energy into our community?
- How can we make our city an Ecocity?
Thinking Routine: Ways Things Can Be Complex
What will your group do or make to answer your Driving Question? Follow the prompts below to draw or write out some ideas with your group. Remember to download or save your work for future use!
Think about your group’s question and how you might want to answer the problem. Consider the complexities of this project. The aim of this exercise is to get you thinking and working together to create ideas. Everything is possible here!
Complexity of parts and interactions: What are all the parts? How do these parts interact?
Complexity of truth: What are the disputed and undisputed facts and interpretations? What are the uncertainties?
Complexity of engagement: Who are you in relation to this project? What values, beliefs, and emotions come into play?
Complexity over time: How might this project change over time? What causal factors might be involved?
Complexity of perspective: What are the different viewpoints on this topic?
Need To Knows
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