Using renewable energy resources
I can describe how renewable energy resources can be used to generate electricity.
Using renewable energy resources
I can describe how renewable energy resources can be used to generate electricity.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Non-renewable energy resources cannot be replaced in our lifetime once they are used up.
- Renewable energy resources are not used up, or they can be replaced in our lifetime.
- Most renewable energy resources do not require burning and do not pollute the atmosphere.
- Resources are used up in order to make machines that can make electricity from renewable energy.
- Renewable energy resources have their advantages and disadvantages.
Keywords
Renewable energy resource - is not used up, or it can be replaced in our lifetime.
Non-renewable energy resource - will run out and cannot be replaced in our lifetime.
Pollution - is where substances that can harm living organisms are released into the environment.
Burning - is a chemical reaction where a substance reacts with oxygen to release energy. It is also called combustion.
Common misconception
Pupils often assume that there are no disadvantages to using renewable energy resources and do not know that non-renewable energy resources are used setting up for the use of renewable energy.
Ensure that pupils are able to evaluate the use of each renewable energy resource by providing both advantages and disadvantages and consider what may be involved in setting each up for use.
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
Exit quiz
6 Questions
Resource that is not used up or can easily be replaced in our lifetime
Resource that is used up and cannot be easily replaced .
Substances that harm living things are released into the environment.
A chemical reaction; a substance reacts with oxygen to release energy.