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Park Community Charter School Library: 4th Grade Center

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Directions

Our 4th graders researched "Natural Resources", and wrote a persuasive and informative text about an energy source.  Find their articles below by selecting the pictures of their natural resource. After listening to the presentations, please answer the questions below.

Thank you,

Mrs. Ritchie, Ms. Vanevenhoven, and 4th grade students

Question 1

What do you believe to be the best energy source?
Hydropower: 64 votes (25.2%)
Wind: 17 votes (6.69%)
Solar: 19 votes (7.48%)
Coal: 4 votes (1.57%)
Nuclear: 25 votes (9.84%)
Biomass: 111 votes (43.7%)
Oil: 4 votes (1.57%)
Geothermal: 10 votes (3.94%)
Total Votes: 254

Question 2

Which article persuaded you the most?
Hydropower: 45 votes (18.83%)
Wind: 9 votes (3.77%)
Solar: 30 votes (12.55%)
Coal: 13 votes (5.44%)
Nuclear: 71 votes (29.71%)
Biomass: 54 votes (22.59%)
Oil: 9 votes (3.77%)
Geothermal: 8 votes (3.35%)
Total Votes: 239

Question 3

Which energy source did you learn the most about?
Hydropower: 35 votes (18.04%)
Wind: 11 votes (5.67%)
Solar: 26 votes (13.4%)
Coal: 9 votes (4.64%)
Nuclear: 60 votes (30.93%)
Biomass: 37 votes (19.07%)
Oil: 6 votes (3.09%)
Geothermal: 10 votes (5.15%)
Total Votes: 194