Science 9: Alternative Forms of Energy
Welcome to the virtual learning commons, Science 9!
Below, you will find resources to help you with your Alternative Forms of Energy research project.
currey-alternative-energy-research-project
How can we power our world without destroying it?
Renewable Energy vs Non-Renewable Energy
What are the consequences of dependence on non-renewable energy?
1.Firstly, how do we know if the information we find on the internet is reliable?
- To critically evaluate the sources you find on the internet, use the CRAAP test.
2. Once you determine that a source is reliable, how do we use the information without plagiarising?
- Use this slideshow to help you with APA formatting for your citations and how to avoid plagiarism.
- For more information on APA and Plagiarism:
3. Note Taking
- Use this template to support your research. It is a google doc, open it and make a copy to be able to enter your content. Or, print it off to make notes using pen/pencil.Note Making Template
4. Bibliography
- Build this as you go. This ensures that you list all sources and you won’t be left scrambling at the end to try to consolidate your sources.
Great Databases and Websites to Start Your Research:
Gale Science in Context
Discover Magazine (use the search tool in this site)
Energy Education – University of Calgary (use the search tool in this site)
The Canadian Encyclopedia (use the search tool in this site)
National Geographic (use the search tool in this site)