Science at key stage 3 (Year 7)

Unit 7I: Energy resources
Section 5: a. What are renewable energy resources?

Objectives

Children should learn:

that renewable energy resources include wind, waves, running water, sunlight, biomass and some geothermal sources
how a device works using a renewable energy resource
that renewable energy resources can be used to generate electricity

Activities		Outcomes
		Children:
Some pupils will probably have suggested renewable resources in the previous discussion. Ask pupils what they know, and support this, eg show a video of the range of types of renewable energy resources. Demonstrate the use of a device and discuss the role of the renewable resource, eg solar cells transform solar energy into electrical energy by driving a small motor, solar panels transfer solar energy to water, running water on a turbine, etc.		identify the main renewable energy resources explain the term 'renewable energy resource' describe the operation of a device driven by a renewable energy source, eg solar cell to generate electricity

Points to note

Pupils may have seen wind farms, hydroelectric generating stations or water-power installations.

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	1. a. Why are fuels useful?
	2. b. Why are fuels useful?
	3. c. Why are fuels useful?
	4. What are fossil fuels?
	5. a. What are renewable energy resources?
	6. b. What are renewable energy resources?
	7. c. What are renewable energy resources?
	8. Checking progress
	9. a. How do living things use energy?
	10. b. How do living things use energy?
	11. c. How do living things use energy?
	12. Reviewing work

Science at key stage 3 (Year 7)

Objectives

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