Página — Ingles 8 (pág. 102)

Skimming. Read the text and find the following concepts. Write the answers in your notebook.

• 2 examples of non-renewable energy.

• 2 names for renewable energy.

2 sources of renewable energy.

2 ways to use the solar power.

Read the text again and find the words that match the following definitions. Use the words in the box to help you. Write the answers in your notebook.

source -coal-pollution-power

a. A mineral that is made of carbon and used as a fuel.

b. Mechanical or electrical energy as distinguished from manual labor.

. Any thing orplace from which something comes or is obtained.

d. The introduction of harmful substances or products into the environment.

4.Discuss the questions.

a Do you think it's possible we can use solely renewable energy someday?

b, What do you think about the use of electric buses in public transport?

c.What sources of renewable energy did you know before reading this text?

Profundización y variaciones

Una actividad alternativa, si desea que sus estudiantes practiquen sus habilidades de presentación en vez de sus habilidades de discusión, es organizar presentaciones sobre tipos de energía. Organice a los estudiantes en grupos pequeños (3-4 personas) y asigne a cada grupo un tipo de energia. Las presentaciones deben durar aproximadamente 2-4 minutos y deben responder las siguientes preguntas: What is the source of this energy? What type of energy is it? (renewable/ non-renewable)How does it work? Does it cause pollution? What's your opinion about this energy?Dé la siguiente instrucción para la actividad: After reading the text, search about a renewable energy and share your findings with the class. Your presentation must be short, from 2 to 4 minutes.

Preguntas de profundización

Discuta las siguientes preguntas con sus estudiantes:

• What are the problems of using non-renewable energy?

Are there any disadvantages of using renewable energy?

What could happen if we don't start using more renewable energy?

La idea es que los alumnos practiquen analizar de manera crítica la información que han leído, viendo no sólo los beneficios de las energías renovables,sino que también siendo capaces de analizar sus desventajas y que pasaría si no comenzamos a usarlas.

Solucionario

2.- natural gas and coal

— clean energy, green power

— wind, sunlight

— heat source, energy source

3.a. coal

b. power

c. source

d. pollute

4. a. Respuesta variable.b. Respuesta variable.c. Respuesta variable.

Texto del estudiante

Useful Vocabulary: Renevable Energy Resources


windmills

solar panels

Lesson 8-Taking Care of Planet Earth113

261