Renewable and Non-Renewable Energy. Create charts, infographics and illustrations to show the difference between renewable and non-renewable energy

Level: Advanced
Topic: Renewable and Non-Renewable Energy
Objective: By the end of this lesson, students will be able to understand the difference between renewable and non-renewable energy sources. We will use Icograms Designer to create energy visuals.
Elements: Plants, refineries, solar panels, wind turbines, dams

Introduction
Energy is what makes everything work! We need energy to turn on lights, cook food, drive cars, and even charge our devices. But where does this energy come from?
There are two main types of energy sources:
Renewable Energy – Comes from natural sources that can be replaced (like the sun and wind).
Non-Renewable Energy – Comes from limited sources that take millions of years to form (like coal and oil).

Understanding Renewable Energy
Renewable energy comes from sources that don’t run out or can be replenished naturally.
Examples of Renewable Energy:
Solar Energy – Energy from the sun (solar panels)
Wind Energy – Energy from moving air (wind turbines)
Hydropower – Energy from moving water (dams)
Biomass Energy – Energy from plants and organic waste
Geothermal Energy – Heat energy from inside the Earth

Understanding Non-Renewable Energy
Non-renewable energy comes from sources that take millions of years to form and will eventually run out.
Examples of Non-Renewable Energy:
Fossil Fuels – Coal, oil, and natural gas (used for cars, electricity, and heating)
Nuclear Energy – Energy from uranium (used in nuclear power plants)

Step-by-Step Activity

Step 1: Open Icograms Designer
Go to Icograms Designer and select "Power Energy" palette

Step 2: Adding Renewable Energy Sources
Select Solar Panels and place them on rooftops or in a solar farm.
Add Wind Turbines in open fields or near hills.
Place a Hydropower Dam in a river.
Add Biomass Plants in areas with farmland.
Include Geothermal Plants near volcanic or underground heat sources.

Step 3: Adding Non-Renewable Energy Sources
Place Coal Power Plants near industrial areas.
Add Oil Rigs in the ocean or near oil fields.
Put Natural Gas Plants near cities.
Show Gas Stations along roads.
Include Nuclear Power Plants with safety barriers.

Step 4: Finalizing Your Design
Use labels to name each energy source.
Use roads to connect power plants to cities.
Place factories and houses that use electricity.
Add people working in power plants or using energy at home.

Final Touches & Review
Students check their designs to ensure they show renewable and non-renewable sources.
Allow students to present their designs to a partner or the class.

Renewable and Non-Renewable Energy

Create charts, infographics and illustrations to show the difference between renewable and non-renewable energy

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