Terri+DiGiovanni 

Terri DiGiovanni
 * Annotated Bibliography**

This text set is intended for middle school to high school science students. The unit is on Energy Sources: Renewable and Non-Renewable. Students will initially work in groups to become experts on one type of energy. They have to prepare a presentation for the class to include a description of how the energy source produces energy, what percent of the total energy production and what potential there is in this energy source, and at least two advantages and two disadvantages of the energy source. After the presentations and class discussion, student need to write and essay, making an argument about which energy sources should be developed to help us get to energy dependency.

Students will be able to understand the difference between renewable and non-renewable energy resources. Students will be able to describe the properties of different sustainable energy resources including solar, wind, biomass, geothermal, tidal and fuel cells Students will be able to understand the importance of each energy resources and be able to identify its strengths and weaknesses.
 * Content Objectives: Science**

Students will read about renewable and non-renewable energy sources and will make inferences and connections from the material presented to explain how each source produces energy and the advantages and disadvantages of each energy source.
 * Reading/Thinking Objectives:**


 * 1) **Print Resources:**

//resources: A reference handbook.// New Contemporary World Issue Series. Santa Barbara, CA: ABC-CLIO, Inc.
 * Text #1**
 * Citation:** Smith, Z, & Taylor, K., (2008). //Renewable and alternative energy//

the world. Its focus is overcoming the negative effects of fossil fuels. It provides an authoritative, unbiased overview of existing and potential renewable and alternative energy technologies, covering the benefits and drawbacks with each. describes the renewable and alternative technologies and discusses the advantages and disadvantages of each of these technologies and the controversies surrounding them. source they were assigned to research and present. //the prospects for a cleaner planet. Sabon:// MIT Press.
 * Text Summary:** Text provides an overview of energy sources used throughout
 * Rationale:** This book focuses on renewable and alternative energies. It
 * Use of Text:** Students will use the text to learn the specifics of the energy
 * Text #2:**
 * Citation:** Hoffman, P., (2001). //Tomorrow’s Energy: Hydrogen, Fuel Cells and//

source they were assigned to research and present.
 * Text Summary:** Text focuses on the specific energy technology of Hydrogen and the fuel cell. Not readily accepted as an alternative, book builds its case.
 * Rationale:** Book specifically focuses on Hydrogen and the fuel cell. Hydrogen is an alternative renewable energy source, that is not readily accepted as an alternative energy and yet Hydrogen is the simplest molecule, it’s non-toxic, and in a fuel cell, hydrogen generates electricity and emits only water vapor.
 * Use of Text: :** Students will use the text to learn the specifics of the energy

//Series.// MI: Greenhaven Press. surrounding alternative fuels, by presenting opposing viewpoints and opinions on which energy technologies should be pursued. presents a tool for critical thinking. The viewpoint books challenge readers to question their own opinions and assumptions. source they were assigned to research and present.
 * Text #3:**
 * Citation:** Passero, Barbara. (2006). //Energy Alternatives: Opposing Viewpoint//
 * Text Summary:** This text gives readers a deeper understanding of the issues
 * Rationale:** This text requires higher level thinking and reading skills. This book
 * Use of Text:** Students will use the text to learn the specifics of the energy

//Guides to controversial issues in America.// Santa Barbara, CA: Greenwood Press.
 * Text #4:**
 * Citation:** Black, B., & Richard F., (2008). //Alternative Energy: Historical//

It makes clear civilization cannot continue to rely on oil for its future. It is designed to provide material for student reports and debate arguments. gives a great historical perspective of America’s path in trying to meet its energy needs. source they were assigned to research and present.
 * Text Summary:**Book presents great perspective on the U.S.’s energy dilemma.
 * Rationale:** I chose this book because it includes all the energy technologies and
 * Use of Text: :** Students will use the text to learn the specifics of the energy


 * Text #5**

//and beyond.// Lebanon, NH: UVM Press. fossil fuels and how it has impacted the economy and the environment and it also addresses carbon emissions as a result of our use of fossil fuels. Coal, oil and natural gas built the nation but is it time to move on. term use of fossil fuels has impacted us as a nation, but it also explores all the other possible energy technologies that have begun to be used and what their potential is for our future. source they were assigned to research and present.
 * Citation:** Kelley, I., (2008).//Energy in America: A tour of a fossil fuel culture//
 * Text Summary:** Text provides an historical perspective of our dependence of
 * Rationale:** text has a great historical perspective of how the long
 * Use of Text: :** Students will use the text to learn the specifics of the energy

//Independence by 2040.//Edina, MN: Beaver Pond Press. running out of traditional energy resources (fossil fuels), it focuses on the alternatives to fossil fuels and provides well reasoned projections about future demand and describes possibilities to meet this demand. source they were assigned to research and present.
 * Text #6**
 * Citation:** Shuster, J., (2008). //Beyond Fossil Fuels: The Roadmap to Energy//
 * Text Summary**//: “//Energy is destined to be the single most important issue of this century.” Book states a serious problem, views a political storm brewing around energy. Pollution is taking us down, we need to affect a global transition to all-renewable, clean energy by 2040.
 * Rationale:** I chose this book because of the dire outlook of the author. While
 * Use of Text:** Students will use the text to learn the specifics of the energy


 * B. Media Resources**

from Lehigh University Environmental Literacy and Inquiry working Group website:[|www.ei.lehigh.edu/learners/energy/] links to PDF files describing renewable and nonrenewable energy basics. Site has videos on energy terms and types of energy. Easy to access to PDF files is required. comprehending the basics of each of the energy resources, if complex texts are and to prepare a presentation.
 * Text #7**
 * Citation:** //Environmental Literacy and Inquiry.// (2013) Retrieved April 4, 2014,
 * Text Summary:** Focus on ELI- Environmental Literacy and Inquiry. There are
 * Rationale:** Videos are relevant and easy to grasp. This will help with
 * Use of Text:** Students will use videos to learn about their specific energy source

Renewable Energy and AEoogle website: __[|www.alternative-]energy-news.info__ about renewable energy. It provides the latest news about alternative energy. news about progress and set backs for each of the alternative energies source they were assigned to research and present
 * Text #8**
 * Citation:** //Alternative Energy.// (2014). Retrieved April 4, 2014, from
 * Text Summary:** Site provides Alternative energy news and information resources
 * Rationale:** This is an alternative to all the other references. It presents recent
 * Use of Text: :** Students will use the text to learn the specifics of the energy


 * C. Online Interactive Resources**

Energy Commission website: __www.energyquest.ca.gov__
 * Text #9**
 * Citation:** //Energy Quest.// (1994-2013). Retrieved March 15, 2014, from California

source they were assigned to research and present.
 * Text Summary:** This site is run by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The site includes stories, hands-on activities and riddles, puzzles and quizzes. There is a link for the History of Energy and it gives an historical timeline of that specific energy source and the technology that has evolved over time:
 * Rationale:** Alternative to complex text. This site would be great for lower level readers, has same content at a more basic level. Some of the timelines have a lot of more complex detail. It is user friendly and forgiving.
 * Use of Text:** Students will use the text to learn the specifics of the energy

Energy Commission website: __www.energyquest.ca.gov__ Energy Commission debuted Oct 1, 1995. energy currently being used around the world. 20 Chapters, easy to read with very good diagrams of type of energy. Good site to confirm knowledge from other sites or for lower level readers. source they were assigned
 * Text #10**
 * Citation:** //Energy Quest.// (1994-2013). Retrieved March 15, 2014, from California
 * Text Summary:** Award winning energy education website of the California
 * Rationale:** Interactive website that defines energy and examines all forms of
 * Use of Text: :** Students will use the text to learn the specifics of the energy