Earth & Space
Comparing renewable and non-renewable sources fairly — the strengths, the limits and the myths.
⏱ Whole lesson ≈ 44 min · pick a tier in the bar, or leave on "All"
Recap of last lesson: wind power.
Name two renewable sources we've studied.
Is renewable energy always better than fossil fuels? What's the catch?
Quick recall of pros and cons so far.
Renewables don't run out and make no greenhouse gases, and are now often cheaper. But they can be weather-dependent, so we still need to plan carefully.
Renewables do not run ____ .
Give one strength and one limitation of renewables.
Why can't we rely on wind or solar alone all the time?
Teacher models a fair comparison, then watch.
Swap the clip: change the ID after /embed/ (now VqVhL3PDUng).
Build a two-column pros/cons table together.
♻️ don't run out · no greenhouse gases · now often cheaper | 🌦️ weather-dependent · need space
Play the animation. Bust: renewables have no downsides / are always dearer.
Both have pros and cons — but renewables don't run out or warm the planet.
Watch for: "renewables have no downsides" and "renewable energy is always more expensive".
Sort statements: strength, limitation, or myth?
On your own. Sort each card, then write at your tier.
Tap a card to sort it…
Sort the cards. Then finish: Renewables do not ____ or make greenhouse gases.
Sort them, then write one strength and one limitation of renewables.
Argue whether renewables or fossil fuels are the better choice, using evidence for both sides.
Answer at your tier, then hand it in.
Why is it fair to say renewables are better overall, even though they aren't perfect?