Water as an energy source (non-statutory)
I can describe how we use moving water to generate renewable electricity.
Water as an energy source (non-statutory)
I can describe how we use moving water to generate renewable electricity.
These resources will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Scientists investigate alternative energy sources to fossil fuels.
- Water turbines are built below dams. Water flows down from the reservoir and turns the turbine.
- The movement of the turbine is used to generate electricity.
- Moving water is a renewable energy source as there will always be water on Earth.
- Scientists investigate how moving water in oceans can be used to generate electricity
Keywords
Energy source - Energy sources can be used to provide heat, light, or power.
Generate - To generate electricity is to produce or make it.
Reservoir - A water reservoir is a large artificial lake used to store water.
Dam - A dam is a barrier constructed to hold back water.
Water turbine - A water turbine is a device that is turned by water to generate electricity.
Common misconception
Children may think that water wheels and water turbines cause water to move when they spin.
Teaching slides explain that water wheels and water turbines harness the energy of water to do work for us or to generate electricity.
Equipment
Equipment for making a water turbine: lolly sticks, recycled plastic bottle lids, recycled milk carton, wooden rod, sticky tack, thread, sticky tape, jug of water, a hot glue gun or strong tape.
Content guidance
- Risk assessment required - equipment
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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