English National Curriculum Science

12. Explore renewable energy resources

Mission Objectives

Define a renewable energy resource

Name some non-renewable energy resources

Describe the environmental impacts of using renewable energy resources

Compare renewable and non-renewable energy resources

Evaluate the scientific, environmental, social, ethical and economic considerations when using non-renewable energy resources

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Keywords

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renewable

an energy source that is naturally replenished. It will not run out.

advantage

a benefit or positive contribution

disadvantage

a negative effect or problem

turbine

a machine that is turned by moving air, water or steam

zero emissions

a source of energy which does not release carbon dioxide into the atmosphere

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Handout: Summary of key information on renewable energy resources. The students can practice the application of maths skills to a question about solar panels, compare the advantages and disadvantages of renewable energy resources and apply knowledge of energy transfers to explore the efficiency of a wind turbine. They can use information about geothermal energy to answer questions and apply their knowledge.

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