Generating

Knowledge
How Energy Usage Impacts us
Locally and Globally
 Quick Review
• What is Energy? • What are the different
– Energy is the capacity of a types of Energy?
system to preform work. 1. Kinetic
2. Mechanical
3. Sound
4. Thermal
5. Chemical
6. Electrical
7. Gravitational
8. Radiant

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 What types of Energy are commonly used in
London?
Electricity Natural Gas

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 Energy Demand in 2013

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 What makes electricity ?
What is
Electricity?

Biomass Coal Natural

Geothermal Hydro Gas

Electricity is a form of energy resulting

from the existence of charged particles, in
static form or as a current.

Petroleum Propane Solar Uranium Wind

What sources of electricity

are sustainable?

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Why do we Generate
Electricity?
Electricity provides a fast and
convenient source of energy.

Electricity is also one of the most

versatile forms of energy compared to
other types of energy. For example, you
can use electricity to produce heat and
sound.

How do we Generate
Electricity?
• The most common
source of electric energy
in Ontario, is Nuclear.

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 Where is Nuclear
Power Generated in
Ontario?
• This map shows where the current
nuclear power plants in Ontario are
located.
• Do you notice anything similar about
the location of the power plants?
• Why do you think the location
is essential to energy
generation from this type of
power plant?
• Do you think the proposed
location in Norfolk County
(outside London) would be a
good idea?

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 What about
“Hydro”?
• “Hydro” or
Hydroelectricity is
electricity that is
generated by the
movement of water.

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 Where is Hydro Electricity
generated in Ontario ?
• Hydroelectric energy is the second most
common electricity produced in
Ontario.
• Do you notice anything unique about
the location of the hydroelectric
generation centers?

How does London

contribute?
• In London, the Fanshawe Dam
generates enough power to
run 300 households every
year.

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 Electricity
consumption in
London
• Can you identify any “hot spots” for
electricity usage?
• Why do you think these areas use a
lot of electricity?
• Can you identify any “cold spots” for
electricity usage?
• Why do you think these areas use
less electricity?

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 What is Natural Gas?
• Natural gas is a flammable gas
occurring naturally
underground, and is often used
as a fuel source.
• It can be used as a source for
electricity, however it is largely
used in its gaseous form to
heat homes.

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How do we Extract and Use
Natural Gas?

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 Natural Gas
Extraction Issues
• Natural gas extraction has several
associated issues.
• What are some possible
environmental consequences from
the issues mentioned in the
picture?
• Natural gas extraction can result in
dangerous hazards such as
explosions and fires.

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 Natural Gas Consumption
in London

• What do you think is associated with the

hot spots for natural gas usage?

• What do you think is associated with the

cold spots for natural gas usage?

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What are some ways we
can conserve our Natural
gas usage?

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 Energy
Conservation
Energy conservation is important
for the following reasons:
- Saves non-renewable resources
- Prevents pollution from certain
resources
- Helps save money
- Helps protect the environment

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 How could we assess the
ability of our school to
conserve energy?
• Are there specific features we could
monitor in the classroom?
• How would we go about documenting
and presenting the data to the school?
• What are some reasons that an area
or room in the school may never be
able to reach a high level of energy
efficiency?

*Efficiency refers to using electrical

or other energy (natural gas) in an
economically-feasible way.

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 Assignment
• In groups of two use the Eco-Schools Classroom
Lighting Assessment, Energy Conservation
EcoReview, and Energy Conservation Walkabout
to determine the schools energy conservation.
• After collecting the data with your partner,
develop a presentation for your classmates on
ideas that you have to help conserve energy at
the school.

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 Presentation on Energy Conservation
• You may want to consider using some of the
following in your presentation:
– Electricity use graphs in the classrooms
– What source the electricity comes from at the
school
– What uses the most electricity in the school
– Pictures of the school using energy
– Pictures on how to conserve energy at school

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 Going Home
• After investigating how the school can conserve
energy come up with five ideas to conserve
energy in your home
• Think about what types of energy you use
• Think about how people use energy in your home
– Who uses the most
– Can you help them learn to conserve energy?
– What is their perspective on using energy?

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 Homework
• After going home and determining ways in which
you can conserve energy draw your home and
places where you think you can save energy
• Make sure to feature every room in your drawing
with tips that your family can do to conserve
energy
• Ask other family members for advice on other
ideas to conserve energy such as buying new
appliances or fixing a leaky window.

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What did you think about the lesson?

• What did you learn?

• What did you love?
• What do you want to learn more about?
• What was boring?
• How would you make the lesson better?

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