Day #4 Hydroelectric energy is produced in a hydroelectric power plant by falling water from behind a dam flowing through turbines in order to spin a generator to produces electricity. Hydroelectric power plant doesn’t need a large dam to generate electricity; some smaller hydroelectric power plants use a small canal to direct river water through a turbine to generate enough water for a home or a farm. Even though hydroelectric energy is common in the United States dam site are limited because of recreational, tourism, or industrial use of rivers. Most of the major hydroelectric dams are located in the North West Using hydroelectric energy has many benefits recreational occasions, it’s a place for aquatic habitat, and it helps control of damaging flooding. Hydroelectric energy usage may cause many negative environmental impacts, but current regulations and polices try to fix their environmental worries.
Day #4
Day four should explain how hydroelectric energy is produced, as well as explain where hydroelectric energy sources can be found and utilized in the United States. Day three should also explain the positives and negatives of hydroelectric. Students could construct the diagram of a Hydroelectric turbine. And look at river maps of Arizona to try to find locations where hydroelectric dams could be placed. Students could also do the alternative energy worksheet to write down their findings about hydroelectric energy. At the end of the fourth day students should be able to explain whether or not hydroelectric energy is best for Arizona.
Day #4
Day four should explain how hydroelectric energy is produced, as well as explain where hydroelectric energy sources can be found and utilized in the United States. Day three should also explain the positives and negatives of hydroelectric. Students could construct the diagram of a Hydroelectric turbine. And look at river maps of Arizona to try to find locations where hydroelectric dams could be placed. Students could also do the alternative energy worksheet to write down their findings about hydroelectric energy. At the end of the fourth day students should be able to explain whether or not hydroelectric energy is best for Arizona.