Energy resources: use and conservation Series: Energy in action. Grades: 5 6 7 8 ENC#: ENC-020813 Publisher: Schlessinger Media Date: 2000 Ordering Information

Subjects:

Science Conservation. Earth science. Energy. Personal and social issues. Physical Science. Renewable resources.

Resource Type:
Resource materials for math or science; Teacher guides.

Abstract:
In this twenty three minute video, part of the ENERGY IN ACTION series for grades 5-8, the after-school exploits of an aspiring assistant scientist introduce and demonstrate the topics of energy resources and conservation. The video focuses on the decreasing supply of fossil fuels and possible solutions to the problem including alternative energy sources and energy conservation. This information is relayed to students via a fictitious Professor Z and his inquisitive assistant, the narrator. A teacher's guide is included that contains warm-up questions, focus questions, and ideas for discussion after the video, as well as follow-up activities and a glossary of energy conservation terms.

Also introduced in this video is a brief history of energy consumption including the effects of the industrial revolution. Alternative energy sources such as solar, wind, and biomass power are described. Examples of these alternative energy sources are provided from several countries including Iceland, Holland, and India. One follow-up activity in the teacher's guide suggests having students role play the delivery of a persuasive speech to city council in favor of energy conservation, including a plan of action for city-wide energy conservation. (Author/GAB)

Table of Contents:
[Teacher's guide:]
Before viewing
After viewing
Program summary
Vocabulary
Pre-viewing discussion
Focus questions
Follow-up discussion
Follow-up activities
Suggested Internet resources
Suggested print resources

Vendor: Library Video Company 7 E. Wynnewood Road P O Box 580 Wynnewood PA 19096 comments@libraryvideo.com (610) 645-4000 (800) 843-3620 Fax: (610) 645-4040 http://www.libraryvideo.com/

Pricing Information:

Description: 1 videotape with teacher's guide

Cost: $39.95

Note: This is part of a 7-volume set. Teacher's guide is also available online at: libraryvideo.com.

ISBN: 978-1-57225-376-6

Order#: N6662

Publisher:
Schlessinger Media

Contributor(s):

	Content Provider: Conrad M Follmer.
	Script Writer: Kate Youngdahl.

Specifications:
1 videotape (VHS, 23 min. : sound, color ; 1/2 in.)
1 teacher's guide (6 pages ; 18 cm.)

Record Created: 11/30/2001 Last Modified: 07/01/2005