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Hydro Power Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Over 90% of Malawi’s electricity is produced by hydroelectric power.  The following resources introduce how hydroelectric power works and the related issues of deforestation.

The debate is based on the different groups affected by the building of a new hydro electric dam.

 

 

LINKS:

 

Hydro Power

A web page of resources on how hydro electric power works and Nkula Power station in Malawi.

 

 

Deforestation

A web page of resources on the related issue of deforestation.

 

 

Debate Lesson Plan

Instructions for the teacher on how to deliver the lesson.

 

 

Debate Lesson Plan.pdf

A PDF version of the above file

 

 

Debate Roles

Role sheets for each group to base their speeches on.

 

 

Debate Roles.pdf

A PDF version of the above file

 

 

Image sheet

Images to help explain the issues.

 

 

Image sheet.pdf

A PDF version of the above file