Using energy wisely
I can identify ways to reduce use of fossil fuels and explain why this matters.
Using energy wisely
I can identify ways to reduce use of fossil fuels and explain why this matters.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Energy use (electricity, heat and transport) account for more than 60% of carbon emissions.
- Monitoring electricity usage around the school, i.e. where appliances are left on or on standby, can reduce energy use.
- Generating renewable energy creates far lower emissions than burning fossil fuels.
Keywords
Transport - Transport is a way of travelling between places.
Inequality - Inequality is when something is not shared evenly between everyone.
Renewable - Renewable means that something can be re-used and will not be used up or run out.
Energy - Energy is the power used to make things work.
Common misconception
Some children may think that net zero means zero carbon emissions.
Net zero actually refers to a state in which the greenhouse gases going into the atmosphere are balanced by their removal out of the atmosphere.
To help you plan your year 5 geography lesson on: Using energy wisely, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 5 geography lesson on: Using energy wisely, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
a measure of the carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere
ancient plant and animal remains used to burn for energy
a greenhouse gas
Exit quiz
6 Questions
the power used to make things work
something can be re-used and will not be used up or run out
something that is finite and will eventually run out
