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United States Energy “Consumption”

Description:
This video provides a fun and entertaining representation of the breakdown of energy consumption in the United States, and the sources of that energy (renewable, nonrenewable, foreign, and domestic).

Related Topics:
6. The amount of energy used by human society depends on many factors.
7. The quality of life of individuals and societies is affected by energy choices.
4. Various sources of energy are used to power human activities.

Associated Grade Levels:
7-89-1011-12

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United States Energy “Consumption”
Associated Grade Levels:
7-89-1011-12

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4.1 Humans transfer and transform energy from the environment into forms useful for human endeavors

4.4 Humans transport energy from place to place.

4.5 Humans generate electricity in multiple ways.

4.6 Humans intentionally store energy for later use in a number of different ways.

4.7 Different sources of energy and different ways energy is transformed, transported, and stored.

6.6 Behavior and design affect the amount of energy used by human society.

6.8 Amount of energy used can be calculated and monitored.

7.2 National security is impacted by energy choices.