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Welcome to Mr. Bender's Science Wiki Page!

Each student will do research on one of the areas listed below. It is your job to not just cut and paste and think you understand the topic. I will give you a partial list to get started, however the real work starts when you choose one to work on. Extra points will be awarded to topics that are unique; well thought out; and are very well done, AND the amount of interaction on our page. This assignment is NOT being given to occupy time; in fact I am looking forward to see how well you share your thoughts and ideas on our new WIKI page. The real reason for this activity is to hopefully shed some truth on the topic (remember ignorance is bliss) and we do not want to live a blissful life:) We need our best and brightest to take us into the next century, and that is NOT going to be possible unless we can supply the greatest nation in the world with the energy it needs. No one should be able to hold us captive over energy. WOW! OK I’ll stop now. Here is a partial list to get you started; anything that fits into this category is open for the taking.

CNG Wind Solar Nuclear Biomass Geothermal Hydrogen Natural gas Oil, oil shale (we can not just drop it, or need to) Coal Hydroelectric Tides Look in to renewable vs. non-renewable What are transition energies? New Energy Alternative fuels vs. Alternative energies

This is just a start;

After your research is underway, as you know the goal is to pick one area and write a short summary of the topic. Start with a brief introduction, followed by an explanation of how it works finishing with a synopsis of how it would be implemented and is potential impact on our way of life, economy, and the environment. ALL SOURCES MUST BE CROSS-REFFENCED TO CHECK FOR THE VALIDITY OF THE INFORMATION. NOT ALL WRITTEN WORDS ARE FACTUAL. This is where you must show your intelligence and insight in discerning the difference. The culmination of this work is to constantly have open discussions on our page about what you are learning, so it can be shared with the rest of the class. .