Explore Efficient Energy Uses The Visitor Center at Zion Nation Park is located in a desert climate. It was designed to use 70% less energy than a typical building without costing more to build. Explore this site that is rich in information about how this was accomplished. Directions: Use the links on the right hand side of the web pages or take the Guided Tour to explore different methods used to conserve or efficiently use energy. Printer version |
High Performance Zion Visitor Center Method 1 _________________________________________________ Describe how it works
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Used in your home now? _____________________ Used in your school now? ____________________ Identify one method of conservation of energy that could be used in your home or school.
Extra Credit: Use your research skills to identify a form of Alternative energy NOT mentioned in the Zion Center site.
Can it be employed in your community?
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory has created a map that shows average solar radiation per month over regions of the US. How much would your region receive?
Explore other High Performance Buildings | Electricty from the East River - video New York Times | Green Energy online videos Learn more about energy issues by doing the Alternative Energy Sources Project - pbl | Possibilities of Solar Energy - video from New York Times Renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies | Energy Korner | Renewable Energy
Energy Alternatives Exploration | Saving on Home Energy Use Activity | Integrated Energy Lessons Energy Internet Activity | All about LED lighting | Smart Meter Plan to save on electricity |
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2006 Cindy O'Hora Posted 2/2/2006
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4.2. Renewable and Nonrenewable Resources A. Explain that renewable and nonrenewable resources supply energy and materials. • Identify alternative sources of energy. • Identify and compare fuels used in industrial and agricultural societies. • Compare and contrast the cycles of various natural resources.
10. A. Analyze the use of renewable and nonrenewable resources. • Explain the effects on the environment and sustainability through the use of nonrenewable resources. • Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of reusing our natural resources.
12. A. Analyze factors affecting the availability of renewable and nonrenewable resources. • Evaluate the use of natural resources and offer approaches for using them while diminishing waste.