Introduction
INTRODUCTION
Electricity powers almost everything in our daily lives—from phones to transportation to homes. However, most energy today comes from non-renewable sources that harm the environment.
In this WebQuest, you will become an Energy Explorer tasked with investigating renewable energy sources and determining which one is best suited for the future of your community.
Your mission is to help design a cleaner, more sustainable future!
Task
TASK
You will work in small groups to research different renewable energy sources and create a digital presentation (PowerPoint, poster, or infographic).
Your final output must:
- Explain at least 3 renewable energy sources
- Compare their advantages and disadvantages
- Recommend the best energy source for a specific location (your community or the Philippines)
Process
PROCESS
Follow these steps:
- Form a group of 3–4 members.
- Assign roles:
- Researcher
- Data Analyst
- Designer
- Presenter
- Research the following renewable energy sources:
- Solar energy
- Wind energy
- Hydroelectric energy
- (Optional: Geothermal energy)
- Use the provided websites in the Resources section.
- Take notes on:
- How each energy source works
- Benefits
- Limitations
- Cost and environmental impact
- Compare all energy sources.
- Decide which energy source is best for your chosen location.
- Create your final presentation.
- Present your output in class.
Evaluation
EVALUATION (RUBRIC)
| Criteria | Excellent (10) | Good (8) | Fair (6) | Poor (4) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Content Accuracy | Information is complete and highly accurate | Mostly accurate with minor errors | Some inaccurate information | Mostly incorrect or missing |
| Research Quality | Uses multiple reliable sources | Uses some reliable sources | Limited sources | No reliable sources |
| Analysis & Comparison | Clear, deep comparison of energy types | Good comparison with some depth | Basic comparison only | No comparison |
| Presentation | Very organized and visually appealing | Clear and organized | Somewhat unclear | Disorganized |
| Teamwork | Excellent collaboration | Good teamwork | Uneven participation | Little teamwork |
Conclusion
CONCLUSION
Through this WebQuest, you explored different renewable energy sources and learned how they can help reduce environmental damage and support sustainable living. You also practiced evaluating information from reliable online sources and making informed decisions based on research.
As you reflect on this activity, consider this question:
Which renewable energy source do you think will have the greatest impact on your community in the future—and why?
Credits
RESOURCES
Use the following websites:
- National Geographic – Renewable Energy
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/article/renewable-energy - U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) – Energy Explained
https://www.eia.gov/energyexplained/ - NASA Climate Kids – Energy
https://climatekids.nasa.gov/energy/ - Department of Energy (Philippines)
https://www.doe.gov.ph/ - Britannica – Renewable Energy
https://www.britannica.com/science/renewable-energy