PROJECT: TYPES OF ENERGY Assignment Directions
Part 1

Define and describe each of the following forms of energy and then classify each as either: potential energy, kinetic energy, or a transfer of some quantity of energy.

Chemical
Elastic
Electric (circuits)
Electromagnetic (light, x rays, microwaves, etc)
Gravitational
Heat
Movement of mass
Nuclear
Sound
Static electric
Thermal
Work

Part 2

There are many ways of generating electrical energy. Research three of the following, describe how they work, and discuss the pros and cons of each of the three chosen electrical power plants:

thermal power plant (aka coal power plant)
nuclear power plant
solar power plant
hydroelectric power plant
geothermal power plant
tidal power plant
wind farms

Part 3

Research the future of energy production. What improvements to (or new methods of) electrical energy production are scientists currently developing? How will they improve on present methods of energy production (what makes these new methods better than the old)? What are the cons of these improvements?
Assignment Guildines
Part 1

Define each of the energy forms listed in the directions in your own words. Don’t just copy/paste the definitions from a source. Create a table and classify each of the energy forms:
Potential energy Kinetic energy Energy transfer

List all sources that you referenced.
Part 2

This section should be written in complete sentence, paragraph form. The discussion for each of the three power plants that you choose should be 2 or 3 paragraphs in length. Make sure to discuss how each power plant works – the process by which electrical energy is produced – as well as both the pros and cons of each of the three power plants. The discussion should be thoughtful, detailed, and should be in your own words. Don’t just copy/paste from a source.

List all sources that you referenced.
Part 3

Be sure to answer all of the questions posed in the directions for this section. The response should be in complete sentence, paragraph form. This section should be at least 2 or 3 paragraphs in length. The discussion should be thoughtful, detailed, and should be in your own words. Don’t just copy/paste from a source.

List all sources that you referenced.
Submission Requirements

Label each report section. Make sure that proper grammar and spelling are used when writing each section. Follow all directions and guidelines. Be sure to list all sources used.