Ocean Power
Ocean Power
Description:
Areas of the country that have an available coastline but are limited in other renewable resources can use the oceans to produce energy. We are familiar with the large hydroelectric dams that dot our nation, creating large reservoirs and flooding millions of acres of land. By turning to the restless seas we can find a source of energy that is not affected by clouds and the scarcity of wind. By using ocean power we can increase our need for power without having to deplete our existing non-renewable resources. This lesson focuses on three categories of ocean power: wave energy, tidal energy, and ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC) Systems.
Education Levels:
5, 6, 7, 8
Subject:
Physical Sciences
Resource Type:
Lesson plan
Fee Status:
Free
Online provider:
U.S. Department of Energy
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