A cartoon of a globe. On the left, the earth is powered by renewable energy, on the right, the earth is powered by fossil fuels

Renewable Energy

Renewable energy comes from unlimited resources that will never run out, such as:

  • Solar
  • Wind
  • Hydro

Non-Renewable Energy

Non-renewable energy comes from limited resources that can’t be replaced, such as:

  • Coal
  • Oil
  • Natural Gas
Fossil Fuels 101- Student Energy

THINK-PAIR-SHARE

Consider what you have learned in class so far about non-renewable energies.

  1. Why aren’t fossil fuels a renewable energy source?
  2. How do non-renewable energies harm the environment?
  3. What type of non-renewable energy have you seen in your community?