Group Members: ________________, ________________, ________________, ________________

DESIGN A HOUSE USING TWO SOURCES OF RENEWABLE ENERGY

Part A: Location
Choose any city in the world. Write the city here: _____________________________________
Research the citys weather patterns by filling out the following chart:
Renewable Source
Sun
(Solar Energy)

Season
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter

Wind
(Wind Energy)

Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter

Water
(Hydroelectric Energy,
Wave Energy, or Tide Energy)

Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter

Geothermal Energy

Little, Some, or Lots?

YES

NO

Part B: Choose Your Sources

Using information from Part A, decide on which two energy sources you will incorporate into your house
design for your city. Once you have decided, write a short paragraph explaining your choices.
Renewable Source #1: _________________________________________________
Explanation: _______________________________________________________________________________
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Renewable Source #2: _________________________________________________
Explanation: _______________________________________________________________________________
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Part C: Design Your House

Design your house with the two renewable resources in mind, as chosen in Part B.
You may use any medium you choose to show your house design.
Suggestions include:
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Drawing your house design on paper, from a variety of angles (side view, top view, etc.)
Creating a 3D model of the house using any building materials of your choice
Creating a multimedia presentation showing your house on the computer
Other type of visual of your choice

Part D: 5-Minute Presentation

Each group will prepare a five-minute presentation of their house design, including information from Parts A
and B. All group members must have a role in the presentation.