English National Curriculum - Science Science
Mission Objectives
Define a non renewable energy resource
Name some non renewable energy resources
Describe the environmental impact of using some non renewable energy resources
Explain the scientific, environmental, social, ethical and economic considerations when using renewable energy resources
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Words and meanings to learn
non-renewable
an energy resource that once used, cannot be replenished or used again
energy
the capacity to do work
resource
a source of energy that can be used
impact
the effect or consequence of an action
environment
the natural world, including the air, plants, land, sea, and animals
Resources: Class presentation and handout.
Handout: Information on the greenhouse effect, formation of fossil fuels and history of fossil fuel use for a student summary. There are graphs on energy demand to analyse and apply information on energy usage. Students can describe and explain advantages and disadvantages of non renewables, research carbon capture and describe the stages in a coal power station. They can also explain the energy transfers.
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