Unit 9-Minerals & Energy

Objectives

To examine the production and consumption of nonrenewable mineral resources in the U.S.
To explore methods of increasing and conserving mineral and energy resources.
To examine the environmental impacts associated with mining.
To study the qualities and availability of nonrenewable fossil fuels.
To review the mechanics of atomic energy and nuclear reactors.
To evaluate the costs and benefits of nuclear energy.
To examine the potential of renewable energy resources.

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Readings

Natural Resource Conservation (text)

Sections 20.1 and 20.3-20.4
Chapter 21
Chapter 22

Unit 9 Reading Study Guide: Link opens new browser window.

Lecture Video

There is no lecture video assigned this week.

Assignments

1. Complete and submit your Issue Paper.

Issue papers are due by 12pm PST Sunday. This paper is worth 25% of your final grade.

Issue Paper Instructions

Supplemental Research

The following are links to sites containing material related to this week’s lecture topics. They are provided for your information only and are not assigned reading.


Renewable Energy Policy Project (REPP): Link opens new browser window. REPP's web site provides current information on renewable energy technologies and federal energy policy.
Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy: Link opens new browser window. This is an informative web site created by the U.S. Department of Energy that provides information about energy efficiency and renewable energy programs. Check out the "Information for Consumers".
United States Energy Consumption: An overview.: Link opens new browser window. A short article on U.S. energy consumption provided by ABC.com.