Impacts of an Energy Resource Plan

Resources: Chapters 14 and 15 of Environmental Science and Episode 4 of Gamescape: Controlling Energy Systems

Complete Episode 4: “Controlling Energy Systems” of Gamescape.

Imagine that you are preparing a 750- to 1,050-word letter for a time capsule for your great-great grandchildren which explains the long-term energy sustainability plan that you developed in Episode 4 of Gamescape.

Include the following points in your letter: 

• Briefly describe the nation’s current energy situation, reliance on oil, and renewable energy sources available to us. Discuss some challenges that our nation faces with managing our energy resources and how these challenges have affected you personally. 

• Describe the sustainability plan you developed in Episode 4 of Gamescape. Identify two strengths and two weaknesses in this plan. How can you address these weaknesses? 

• Present three ways in which you hope our nation will educate people on renewable resources and wisely managing our fossil fuel supply. 

• Close with one key message that you want your great-great grandchildren to understand about how our current society has managed our energy sources and their environmental effects. 

Include the Episode Score Report that you generate once you complete the activities from Episode 4. The report is generated in PDF format