Energy Security: But Not Independence

This video is a segment from the Switch Energy Project focusing on energy security. Switch Energy Project is a multi-pronged effort designed to build a balanced national understanding of energy.

Go To:

http://www.switchenergyproject.com/topics/energysecurity

Switch Energy Project

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Teaching Tips

Switch Energy Project website has great potential for student research projects.

Consider using the website to have students do a research project on the pros and cons of different types of energy sources. Then, as a class, they can create an energy portfolio.

Video will easily enhance a well-designed energy lesson or unit.

Video is appropriate for interdisciplinary and/or social studies classrooms and projects.

Video will spark discussions about energy and its relation to global politics, economies and cultures.

About the Science

This video is an introductory video about the key points of obtaining energy security in the United States.

Dr. Scott Tinker, Director of the Bureau of Economic Geology and the State Geologist of Texas, narrates the documentary.

Comments from expert scientist: Dr. Tinker presents scientifically credible material.

About the Pedagogy

Future lessons to accompany these videos are planned for this website.

Video presents one perspective, which can foster discussion. Could be useful for a role-playing activity (views are weighted toward the energy supply point of view).

Technical Details

This video is easily used and accessible for students.

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