Conserving Energy and Water

Most of the world's energy comes from non-renewable resources. They are readily available and much cheaper to refine and produce than anything else that we have found. One day, however, the oil and natural gas we use to power everything won't be there anymore. What will we do then?

71% of the Earth is made up of water. However, only 1% of that is clean easily accessable drinking water. One day it will be near impossible to find clean water to drink and use. We need to start saving the precious water we have now. How will you help?

In social studies we've been talking about ways we use energy and water. We've looked at vocabulary terms and have done some research in reading. Today we will be doing more research following the steps set out. You will use all of the research you have done during reading and what you have learned today to help you create your persuasive piece in writing.

As you go through the webquest you will be expected to answer the questions on your webquest worksheet which will also help you with your persuasive piece later.

Lets get started!! :)

Step 1:

Click on the link below to answer the first two questions.

Then click the back button to come back here.

http://www.eia.gov/kids/energy.cfm?page=2

Step 2:

Click on the link below to answer the questions about oil.

Then click on the back button to come back here.

http://www.eia.gov/kids/energy.cfm?page=oil_home-basics

Step 3:

Click on the link below to answer the questions about natural gas.

Then click on the back button to come back here.

http://www.eia.gov/kids/energy.cfm?page=natural_gas_home-basics

Step 4:

Click on the link below to answer the questions about solar power.

Then click on the back button to come back here.

http://www.eia.gov/kids/energy.cfm?page=solar_home-basics

Step 5:

Click on the link below and choose another type of renewable resource.

Box and Bullet the information in the space provided on our worksheet. The main idea should give the reader some idea of what type of renewable resource you have chosen.

Then click on the back button to come back here.

http://www.eia.gov/kids/energy.cfm?page=2

Step 6:

Click on this link below and use the information to answer question 20.

Then click on the back button to come back here.

http://www.eia.gov/kids/energy.cfm?page=us_energy_use-basics

Step 7: 

Use what you know from our class discussions and from what you've just read to answer question 21.

Step 8:

Click on the link below to create box and bullet notes about water.

Then click on the back button to come back here.

http://www.thewaterpage.com/water-conservation-kids.htm

Step 9:

Use this next link to list 2 ways you can conserve water in each room in your house.

Then click on the back button to come back here.

http://www.savingh2o.org/conservewater.html

Step 10:

Don't forget to check your answers to be sure they all make sense.

Then turn the packet into your teacher! :)

You will be graded on the answers you have found and provided. The rubric below will be used to score your box and bullets. 

Requirements	4	3	2	1
Main Idea	You have clearly identified a main idea that accurately tells   the reader the topic.	You have identified a main idea that hints to the reader the   topic you have chosen.	You have identified a main idea that does not tell the reader   the topic you have chosen.	You have not identified a main idea.
Quantity of Supporting Details	You have at least 5 supporting details.	You have 3-4 supporting details.	You have 1-2 supporting details.	You don't have any supporting details.
Quality of Supporting Details	Your supporting details that clearly refer back to the main   idea.	Your supporting details that clearly refer back to the main   idea.	Your supporting details that clearly refer back to the main   idea.	You don't have any supporting details that clearly refer back to   the main idea.
Completion	You have completed the packet within the 3 lessons given.	N/A	N/A	You have not completed the packet within the 3 lessons given.

Now you have had the opportunity to read a little bit more about diffferent types of energy and ways to conserve energy and water. Use this information to help you while writing your persuasive piece!