Name: *ERASE THIS AND PUT YOUR NAME HERE*

Topic: *TYPE YOUR ENERGY SOURCE HERE*

*~*RUBRIC CHECK*~*
To get full credit for this section of the rubric, make sure you (click the box to
check it!):
● Linked at LEAST 3 different/unique sources below
● Linked a source in EVERY chart below (can have repeats as long as there
are at least 3 unique ones)
● Checked all your sources--none of the links should start with
“google.com/search”
● Answered every question/filled in every chart
● Actually answered the question being asked in that chart
● Used complete, original sentences to answer every question in the below
charts (all your own words!)
● Didn’t copy and paste TEXT into the charts (ONLY LINKS could be
copy/pasted)

Directions: You must write in complete sentences and in your OWN

words.

DO Paste LINKS to your sources in the appropriate box in each chart.

DO NOT Copy/paste sentences or paragraphs from your sources to answer questions.

DO give all answers in your own words!!!!

What is your energy source, and where can it be produced? (Short definition, example places for
“harvesting” or facilities for production, whatever it uses)
Link to cite sources:

Answer in your own words:

How does this source generate energy? (Short description of how it works, how do we get the
energy into a form we can use)

Link to cite sources:

Answer in your own words:

Efficiency and cost compared to fossil fuels (How well does the energy source work compared to
fossil fuels, and how much does it cost to produce compared to fossil fuels?) Note: alternative
energy technology is evolving very rapidly! If your source is more than 2 years old it will be really
outdated and inaccurate information!)

Link to cite sources:

Answer in your own words:

Advantages/benefits of using this energy source (at least 3)

Link to cite sources:

Answer in your own words:

Disadvantages/limitations of using this energy source (at least 2) (Hints: Is it hard to

find/produce? Is it cost effective? How sustainable is it?)

Link to cite source:

Answer in your own words:

Environmental issues (positive AND negative impacts, if they exist)

Link to cite source:

Answer in your own words:

Why SHOULD or SHOULDN’T your energy source be a major source of future energy production?
(YOU pick a side!)
Link to cite source:

Answer in your own words:

3 Additional Facts you learned that are relevant/interesting

Link to cite source:

Answer in your own words:

What career(s) would find this knowledge useful? What type of degree(s) would a person need to pursue
those career(s)?

Link to cite source:

Answer in your own words: