A guide to the energy of the Earth

Energy is a physical quantity that cannot be or destroyed.

• Transformed

• Created

• Lost

• Produced

Where does most of the US and NZ electricity come from?

• Wind

• Nuclear

• Solar

• Coal

Energy choice impacts the quality of an individual and society by .

• Impacting national security

• Impacting environmental quality

• Impacting economic systems

• Impacting natural resource production and consumption

• All of the above

What is a source of energy that is inside our earth systems?

• Sun

• Moon

• Tides

• Radioactive decay

Which of the following provides the most energy for our ecosystem?

• Moon

• Sun

• Stars

• Oxygen

Explain how energy impacts on people's lives and our communities.

Think about our school and its use of energy. What are your school's primary and secondary sources of energy?

What are the similarities and differences are between the different units of energy (e.g. Watt, Joule, Lumen).

Do you think your use of today's energy consumption is having an affect on future kids energy consumption? Why or why not?

What are some examples of energy decisions you make every day?