Hydro uses the energy from flowing rivers to generate much of the world’s electricity.

Although it is considered to be a
clean energy resource, the building of huge dams often leads to environmental and relocation problems.

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Hydro Fact File
Dam
Reservoir 1. Is the resource renewable
Intake (yes/no)? ________________
Control gate
Penstock 2. % of world’s electricity
Turbine generated using hydro _____
Outflow
Generator 3. Does the energy originate from
Transformer the sun? ____________
Power house
Electricity grid 4. Is the energy expensive to
utilize? __________________

Research Ideas
Explain how the sun powers the water cycle. Presentation Ideas

Describe how hydroelectric plants generate electricity. Design a wall display

with diagrams, graphs,
What are the advantages of using hydroelectricity? facts and big, bold
headings. Make sure
What problems are caused when a hydroelectric dam is built? that your work is as
neat as possible.
Describe the history of using moving water as a source of energy.
Give a talk to your
class. Prepare some
Advanced Research diagrams (maybe on
overheads) to help
What is a pumped storage plant?
illustrate your
presentation.
Discuss the efficiency of hydroelectric power.
Write a song or poem.
What are the geological dangers of building in mountainous areas?
Make a puzzle or game
Why is the use of hydroelectricity less ideal than it may at first appear?
about the energy
resource.
Describe how inventors may generate hydroelectricity in your soles.

Internet Search Terms Websites

(we recommend “google.com”)
Energy is a controversial issue – beware of misleading information
• sun + "water cycle"
• hydro + generated + electricity • http://www.howstuffworks.com/hydropower-plant.htm
• "hydroelectric" + advantages • http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hydroelectricity
• "hydroelectric" + problems • http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Renewable_energy
• “water power” + history • http://www.wvic.com/hydro-facts.htm
• http://www.darvill.clara.net/altenerg/hydro.htm

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