Energy

Vs.

Solar Energy

Scientists are always trying to come up with ways to save energy. Solar energy is a way to save energy and it is more efficient and cheaper than regular energy. Explore these two sites on energy and solar energy.

Energy:

http://www.need.org/needpdf/infobook_activities/ElemInfo/IntroE.pdf

Solar Energy:

http://www.need.org/needpdf/infobook_activities/ElemInfo/SolarE.pdf

You should be able to find the following information from the websites:

What is energy?

What is energy used for?

Why do we need energy?

What is solar energy?

What is solar energy used for?

Why do we need solar energy?

Using the information you have researched create a graphic organizer using Inspiration software to show the relationships and differences between the two types of energy.

You will use your graphic organizer to compose a short paper on what type of energy you think people should use in their homes and why you feel this way. You will need to be able to support your decision with the information you found on the websites.