Purpose: Research can be a long, arduous process. It is also a crucial part of the studio process and can help you generate lots of new, creative ideas and solutions. To get as much access to useful information as possible, we'll each take on a small portion of the research and move on to brainstorming!

Prompt: Work in small teams and choose from the following list: solar, wind, hydropower, geothermal, biomass, or tidal. 

Each group will have about 20 minutes to research and learn about renewable energy systems. Then, you will answer the questions below and share your knowledge with the rest of the class. This will be a casual share-out of knowledge. This research will be quick and collaborative. As we share, your teacher will try to help you think of how these energy systems could be deployed in the future. 

Instructions:

1. Research your selected energy source. 
   1. Great resource: http://www.landartgenerator.org/LAGI-FieldGuideRenewableEnergy-ed2.pdf
   2. Another great resource (with more resources at the bottom): United Nations: Renewable Energies
   3. There are a few great videos linked in the Resources tab above. 
2. Jot down 5 key takeaways (useful information, things you didn't know before.) There should be 5 takeaways PER PERSON, i.e., if there are 3 people in your group, you should have 15 facts total. 
3. Share your reflections. How does this research inform your ideas about the future of transit and personalized mobility? What are you most excited about for the future of transit? Are there opportunities you think should be explored?