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QCA

Science at key stage 3    (Year 7)

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

QCA

Objectives

Children should learn:
  • about the ways in which scientists work on developing energy devices, etc
  • to use secondary sources of information as the basis for creative thought about an energy device or resource
  • to contribute and evaluate the contribution of others to the discussion

Activities

Outcomes

Children:
  • Provide pupils with access to up-to-date resources on energy provision and the work of scientists in developing these. Ask them to propose a useful device for the future. Encourage creative approaches, but based on science, eg giant windmills, solar collectors in space. This work could then be used to generate discussion on the pros and cons of renewable energy sources. The discussion could be extended to compare the needs and current energy use of western and less-developed nations.
  • make presentations, eg through oral or written descriptions, of an energy device or resource for the future
  • make a written generalisation about energy resources after a discussion, eg wood is a useful energy resource in many parts of the world

Sections in this unit

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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