What are Renewable and Nonrenewable Energy Sources?

Renewable energy sources come from natural resources that replenish themselves, like sunlight, wind, and water. They are important because they don’t run out, don’t produce harmful pollution, and help combat climate change. Nonrenewable energy sources come from fossil fuels that took millions of years to form and will eventually run out. They are important because they provide energy to power our homes, cars, and cities, but they produce harmful pollution that damages our environment and contributes to climate change. Using more renewable energy sources can help us create a cleaner and more sustainable future.

Advantages and Disadvantages of Renewable Energy

This resource is designed to help your students understand the advantages and disadvantages of using renewable energy sources such as solar power, wind turbines, and more. 

To complete this activity, students will cut out a series of statements regarding energy sources, and then sort them into two categories: advantages and disadvantages. We have included an answer key with your download for easy grading.

You’re only a click away from your new resource. Use the dropdown arrow on the download button to select the Google Slides resource or print-and-go PDF file.