Solving the energy problem
I can explain who is responsible for the energy problem and who can help solve it.
Solving the energy problem
I can explain who is responsible for the energy problem and who can help solve it.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Government can take action by passing laws and giving support and advice to individuals and businesses.
- Businesses can take action by reducing their energy use, and through technological developments.
- Individuals can take lots of small actions which together add up to make a significant difference.
- Everyone, including children, can talk to other people and campaign for action to solve the energy problem.
Keywords
Government - A government is the group of people who are in charge of running the country.
Stakeholders - A stakeholder is a person who has an interest in a given resource.
Campaign - A campaign is a series of planned actions carried out in order to reach a particular goal.
Carbon footprint - A carbon footprint is a measure of the total amount of greenhouses gases that are released as a result of our actions.
Common misconception
Children cannot make an impact on helping to solve the energy problem.
Everyone, including children, can talk to other people and campaign for action to solve the energy problem.
To help you plan your year 5 geography lesson on: Solving the energy problem, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 5 geography lesson on: Solving the energy problem, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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