English National Curriculum Science

10. Explore non-renewable energy resources - fossil fuels

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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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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

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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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