As volunteers suggest different reasons, list their answers on the board. Explain to the class that in today s class they are going to be talking about some different sources of energy and some ways that people can conserve energy. Some Sources of Energy to each group. Explain the task to the students. They are to work together in their groups and talk about the ways people use each of the energy sources listed on the chart.
Students work in groups, filling in the charts.
As groups talk and fill in the charts, make a copy of the chart on the board. As students read out their reports, write on the board their answers in the appropriate columns on the chart. After all reports have been given, encourage the class to add any other ideas they may have thought about as the reports were being given. As students give new responses, add their ideas to the chart on the board. Explain the task to the students.