Alternative Energy & Renewable Energy

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Alternative Energy & Renewable Energy
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Summary

A look at the energy that powers our world — where it comes from, and how clean, renewable sources like sun, wind, and water can help protect the planet.

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Discussion

A look at the energy that powers our world — where it comes from, and how clean, renewable sources like sun, wind, and water can help protect the planet.

  1. What is the difference between energy that runs out and energy that renews?
  2. Name two renewable energy sources and where they come from.
  3. Why is it helpful to use clean, renewable energy?

Quick work-a-long

Vocabulary: renewable, energy, resource.

Try it: Look around one room and count how many things need energy to work. Circle any that could run on sunlight.